Housekeeping Aide

Elderwood • City of Niagara Falls, NY

11d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Wheatfield is hiring a full-time Housekeeping Aide to help care for residents by maintaining clean, neat, and safe living and common areas. This role is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all facility areas, including resident rooms, common areas, and offices, thereby assisting in ensuring the health and wellbeing of residents.

Requirements

• Minimum 16 years of age
• Individuals under 18 years of age must be excluded from the usage of dangerous equipment such as: compactors.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Custodial, janitorial, housekeeping and/or laundry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of general areas and assigned rooms of residents.
• Help move personal belongings of residents and clean and disinfect floor, furniture, bed and bathroom according to accepted procedures when a resident is discharged or transferred to another room.
• Follow safety rules, and where applicable, maintain vigilance concerning fire regulations and hazards as stated in procedures.
• Practice infection control principles in cleaning methods and personal hygiene.
• Keep cleaning compounds and hazardous substances stored properly for the protection of residents and staff.
• Collect and dispose of trash and other refuse in such a manner that prevents the transmission of disease and does not create a nuisance or fire hazard, nor a breeding place for insects and rodents.

What This Job Offers

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