Housekeeping/Laundry Aide - Taylor Station

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) in Columbus seeks a Housekeeping/Laundry Aide at Taylor Station to maintain a clean, safe, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

You will perform daily cleaning of rooms, bathrooms, and common areas, assist with terminal cleanings, handle waste, and support infection control and survey readiness. Prior healthcare housekeeping experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Functional literacy and ability to follow instructions.
• Prior housekeeping experience in healthcare or hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas daily per facility standards.
• Perform terminal cleaning of resident rooms as needed.
• Clean windows, walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture according to schedules.
• Handle and dispose of waste per facility procedures.
• Monitor for pests and report concerns to supervisor.
• Assist with emergency cleaning tasks and survey preparation.
• Knowledge of infection control and housekeeping standards.
• Operate cleaning equipment and chemicals safely.
• Maintain strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Respect for resident dignity and privacy.

Skills

Functional literacy

Job description

Housekeeping/Laundry Aide - Taylor Station

#OPT-2090

Position Summary:

The Housekeeping Assistant provides cleaning services to maintain a safe, sanitary, comfortable, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This role supports infection control, survey readiness, and quality of life for residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas daily per facility standards.
• Perform terminal cleaning of resident rooms as needed.
• Clean windows, walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture according to schedules.
• Handle and dispose of waste, including biohazardous waste, per facility procedures.
• Monitor for pests and report concerns to supervisor.
• Assist with emergency cleaning tasks and survey preparation.
• Knowledge of infection control and housekeeping standards.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Respect for resident dignity and privacy.

Required:

• Functional literacy and ability to follow instructions.

Preferred:

• Prior housekeeping experience in healthcare or hospitality.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Standing/walking for most of shift; frequent bending and lifting (5--40 lbs).
• Ability to push housekeeping carts (up to 300 lbs with assistance).
• Exposure to odors, chemicals, and wet/humid conditions.

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity
• Respect for residents

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