Housekeeper

PACS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Richwood Nursing & Rehab is seeking a full-time Housekeeper to perform general laundry and housekeeping duties, provide quality laundry service, and maintain the nursing home in a sanitary condition and free from offensive odors. The position is located in Oldham County, LaGrange, in the Cherrywood Subdivision near Exit 22 from Highway 71, and works from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The role includes cleaning public areas, resident rooms, and bathrooms; handling housekeeping supplies and equipment safely; and reporting resident-safety concerns and supply needs. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or GED. Experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.

The employer offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; sick and vacation PTO; seven paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday; HSA and FSA accounts; a 401(k) plan with company match; and an Employee Assistance Plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and understand procedure and instruction manuals and directions.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent customer-service skills and a positive attitude.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain public and common areas throughout the day, including the lobby, restrooms, drinking fountains, and floors.
• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and bathrooms.
• Keep handrails clean and free of debris.
• Remove dust, dirt, and food from walls, mirrors, windows, light fixtures, towel bars, and towel dispensers.
• Empty trash cans and replace liners.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Follow safety measures while cleaning, including using caution signage and keeping supplies and chemicals out of residents’ reach.
• Use supplies and equipment safely and follow user-manual instructions.
• Keep housekeeping carts, equipment, and storage areas safe, sanitary, clean, and orderly.
• Immediately notify the Director of Housekeeping, Administrator, or Director of Nursing of resident-safety issues or concerns.
• Notify the Director of Housekeeping when supplies need replenishing.
• Perform general laundry and housekeeping duties to provide quality laundry service and maintain a sanitary nursing home.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Sick and vacation paid time off.
• Seven paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED