Laundry Aide Clinton Township

Harmony Village of Clinton; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Harmony Village of Clinton in Clinton Charter Township, Michigan, is seeking a Part time Afternoons Housekeeper to keep the facility clean and sanitized while engaging with residents and staff.

The role covers floor care, dusting, waste handling, infection control, and documentation of cleans, with duties performed under supervision and HIPAA-compliant confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning devices and chemical cleaning solutions.
• Ability to compute basic math.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors.
• Dependable and able to work independently or under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor care: stripping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, steaming, mopping.
• Dust surfaces and refill soap/towel dispensers daily.
• Collect and transport trash to main receptacles.
• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Follow infection control procedures and precautions for cleaning isolation areas.
• Assist with cleanup of blood spills under licensed nurse direction.
• Clean and organize resident rooms and bathrooms.
• Document room cleans and deep cleans upon completion.
• Use, clean, and store equipment and supplies safely.
• Maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirements.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services as required.
• Keep Environmental Services Manager informed of pertinent events or equipment concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Adhere to patient rights and report deviations.

Skills

Cleaning chemicals

Cleaning devices

Communication

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Part time Afternoons Housekeeper

The Housekeeper will ensure that the facility is clean and sanitized for all while contributing to team efforts and professionally interacting with residents, visitors, and team members.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, steaming, mopping, and sweeping in assigned areas; resident rooms, bathrooms, utility closets, common area, workstations, medication rooms, and offices.

• Dust horizontal surfaces and fill soap and paper towel dispensers daily

• Collect and transport trash and contaminated waste to main collection receptacles.

• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.

• Follow Infection Control procedures and standard precautions for cleaning isolation rooms.

• Assist with cleanup of blood spills and bodily fluids in conjunction with licensed nurse direction.

• Clean and organize resident rooms and bathrooms.

• Document room cleans and deep cleans upon completion.

• Use, clean, and store equipment and supplies appropriately and safely to avoid injury.

• Maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirements.

• Attend staff meetings and in-services as required.

• Keep the Environmental Services Manager informed of pertinent events or equipment concerns.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

• Adheres to patient rights and reports suspected deviations to Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, or Administrator.

• Perform other duties and functions as required.

Required/Desired Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.

• Previous housekeeping experience in industrial or commercial setting is beneficial

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Must have knowledge of cleaning devices and chemical cleaning solutions.

• Must be able to compute basic and accurate mathematical equations.

• Communicate effectively with elderly or disabled residents, other employees, and visitors.

• Dependable and work independently as well as under supervision.

Other Special Requirements:

• Tolerate frequent exposure to blood, body tissues, and bodily fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases, as well as frequent exposure to laundry chemicals, latex, and plastic materials used for personal protective equipment.