Housekeeper Aide 1st/2nd Shift

Brethren Retirement Community • Greenville, OH

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs daily cleaning duties throughout the facility in accordance with established safety and sanitation standards. This position plays a key role in creating a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, equipment instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Able to write simple reports and communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors.
• Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute simple ratios and percentages.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Capable of responding to changing situations and adapting routines as needed.
• The physical requirements of this role include frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Repetitive motions and twisting are common.
• Visual and sensory demands include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Previous housekeeping experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly condition. Tasks include but are not limited to: dusting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, waxing, buffing, extracting, shampooing, polishing, disinfecting, deodorizing, and removing trash.
• Conduct regular inspections of resident rooms and equipment to ensure cleanliness and safety; report concerns or hazards to the Housekeeping Supervisor or Director of Environmental Services.
• Identify and report maintenance needs such as burnt-out lightbulbs, malfunctioning call lights, or equipment issues.
• Coordinate housekeeping tasks with other departments to minimize disruption to residents’ schedules and routines. Participate in resident care planning when requested.
• Monitor supply levels in utility and janitorial closets; ensure equipment and service areas are kept clean and organized. Assist in lifting or moving heavy items when needed.
• Communicate professionally with coworkers, residents, families, and other departments.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, department in-services, and on-the-job training as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees