Housekeeping Aide / Porter
RATE: $15.92
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Overtime Opportunities
- Same Day Pay!!
- Monthly Employee Gift Giveaways
- Attendance Incentive Program
- Weekly “Thankful Thursday” Appreciation Events
About us:
Echelon Care and Rehab is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.
If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team
Here is the updated job description customized specifically for a Housekeeping Porter role, tailored for easy copy-pasting into your Applicant Tracking System (ATS):
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Housekeeping Porter is responsible for maintaining the facility in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition at all times to promote the health, care, and welfare of residents, visitors, and staff. In addition to performing daily heavy-duty cleaning and routine floor care, the Housekeeping Porter assists with facility maintenance tasks, trash and linen transport, room setups/turns, and heavy lifting, collaborating closely with the Director of Environmental Services and department heads.
RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Follows specific cleaning, floor care, and porter service instructions as outlined by the Director of Environmental Services.
- Follows safe cleaning and material handling procedures, adhering to chemical safety (OSHA/SDS) protocols.
- Completes all assigned scheduled cleaning tasks and porter duties across assigned facility units.
- Performs heavy-duty cleaning, including operating floor polishers, auto-scrubbers, vacuums, and pressure washers as required.
- Collects, transports, and disposes of regular trash, biohazard waste, and recyclable materials in designated areas.
- Assists with resident room moves, furniture transfers, equipment transport, and event setups/breakdowns.
- Checks housekeeping inventory and stock levels, notifying the supervisor promptly of supply needs.
- Operates and maintains porter equipment in good, safe working condition and returns items to designated storage locations after use.
- Ensures residents, families, and visitors receive the highest quality of service in a caring, respectful, and compassionate environment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Prior experience as a porter, custodian, or commercial cleaner in a healthcare or residential care setting preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
JOB SKILLS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Good physical condition with the ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull heavy items (up to 50 lbs) regularly.
- Working knowledge of standard cleaning chemicals, floor care techniques, and safety procedures.
- Familiarity with commercial cleaning equipment (buffes, auto-scrubbers, carpet extractors, heavy-duty vacuums).
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with residents, family members, visitors, and staff.
- Ability to provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test (or medical clearance as required by regulation).
PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:
- Interacts courteously with residents, families, visitors, and facility employees.
- Carries out hands-on interventions or emergency cleanup tasks as requested by management.