Housekeeping Aide

Elderwood • Fairport, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People, and that extends to every resident we serve. Elderwood Village at Fairport is seeking a friendly and dependable Housekeeping Aide to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while creating a positive and welcoming living experience for residents. Be part of the moments that bring comfort, connection, and care to every resident. Housekeeping team members assist with ensuring the health and wellbeing of our residents by providing housekeeping support. This individual is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all facility areas, including but not limited to, resident rooms, common areas and offices. Comfort, safety, and vibrant senior living in the beautiful Rochester suburb of Fairport is what you will find at Elderwood Village at Fairport. With shops, restaurants, banks, and places of worship nearby, the pet-friendly apartment-style adult home’s staff offers assistance with life’s daily activities like cleaning, laundry and medication management. With staff on hand 24-hours a day, there’s always a little help when you need it.

Requirements

• Minimum 16 years of age
• 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.

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED