Resident Care Housekeeping Specialist

Aperion Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care in Elgin, IL is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents. The role involves following daily cleaning schedules, coordinating with nursing staff, and adhering to safety and hygiene guidelines.

The position requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, along with careful handling of cleaning chemicals and proper waste disposal. You will support a collaborative team and help ensure resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily cleaning schedules and maintain a clean environment in resident living areas.
• Report accidents/incidents to your supervisor, no matter how minor they may be.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services during routine cleaning in resident living areas.
• Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish fixtures, ledges, bathroom fixtures, etc.
• Clean floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic liners.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Aperion Care in Elgin, IL is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents. The role involves following daily cleaning schedules, coordinating with nursing staff, and adhering to safety and hygiene guidelines.

The position requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, along with careful handling of cleaning chemicals and proper waste disposal. You will support a collaborative team and help ensure resident well-being.