Housekeeping Aide

Ciena Healthcare•Westland, MI

About The Position

The Housekeeper/Aide provides cleaning services to maintain a safe, sanitary, comfortable, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and the public. Services must follow facility policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws and regulations, supporting residents’ quality of life. The role also cross-trains in Laundry and assists there as needed. Ciena Healthcare is a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers serving residents in Michigan and Ohio. It emphasizes compassionate, excellent care and improving the lives of those it serves.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Comply with facility policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Follow safety instructions and procedures when handling chemical substances.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a housekeeper is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas daily by dusting, dry mopping, wet mopping, sanitizing, and scrubbing in accordance with facility procedures.
Dispose of trash and waste, including biohazardous waste and materials requiring special handling, according to facility policies and procedures.
Post signs to identify safety hazards when housekeeping activities create environmental hazards for staff, residents, visitors, or others in the facility.
Follow safety instructions and procedures when using chemical substances, referring to labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for instructions.
Cross-train in Laundry and assist as needed.