Resident-Centered Housekeeper – Clean, Safe & Caring

Arcadia Care; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia Care in Illinois seeks a Housekeeper to perform day-to-day housekeeping duties in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations to keep the facility clean, safe, and comfortable for residents.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow schedules, and cooperation with nursing services. Candidates must be able to read, write, and understand English and handle routine cleaning tasks and safety procedures.

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.
• The physical demands include moving, lifting, and handling routine cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor, no matter how minor they may be.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or residential areas.
• Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, bathroom fixtures etc.
• Clean floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting etc.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
• 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. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions when necessary.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals.

Skills

English literacy

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Following instructions

Job description

Arcadia Care in Illinois seeks a Housekeeper to perform day-to-day housekeeping duties in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations to keep the facility clean, safe, and comfortable for residents.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow schedules, and cooperation with nursing services. Candidates must be able to read, write, and understand English and handle routine cleaning tasks and safety procedures.