Housekeeping Aide
About The Position
Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking a skilled and compassionate Laundry Aide or Housekeeping Aide to join our team. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents and their families. Housekeeping Aides help ensure the health and well-being of our residents by maintaining cleanliness in all facility areas — including resident rooms, common areas, offices and managing the laundering and care of facility linens , resident clothing. Apply Today — Become an essential part of our team and help create a safe, clean, and comfortable home for residents at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid!
Requirements
- Minimum 16 years of age
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Custodial, janitorial, housekeeping and/or laundry experience preferred
- Individuals under 18 years of age must be excluded from the usage of dangerous equipment such as: compactors.
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
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.
Benefits
- Gas Allowance Stipend (eligibility applies)
- Newly renovated building
- Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks
- Shift Differentials for evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Full benefits package
- Supportive, resident-centered team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
