Housekeeping Aide

Riverwood Healthcare Center

20h

About The Position

The Housekeeping Aide plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and guests. This position involves performing a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure that all areas are hygienic and well-organized. The Housekeeping Aide will be responsible for upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation, which directly impacts the comfort and satisfaction of those we serve. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality are essential, as the aide will be expected to follow established protocols and procedures. Provides exceptional customer service to all visitors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in housekeeping or a related field is preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• The required skills for this position include strong attention to detail, which is essential for ensuring that all cleaning tasks are completed thoroughly and to a high standard.
• Time management skills are also important, as the Housekeeping Aide will need to prioritize tasks effectively to meet the demands of the role.
• Communication skills are necessary for reporting issues and collaborating with other staff members.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in cleaning or sanitation practices.
• Experience working in a healthcare or residential setting.
• Preferred skills, such as knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety protocols, will enhance the aide's ability to perform tasks safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Cleans patients’ rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting area, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators and stairways in a timely manner.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure, and accordingly to manufacturers recommendations.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Promote service excellence by demonstrating polite, cooperative and respectful behavior to both internal and external customers.  Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
• Supports other members of the team, specifically as a Laundry Aide when needed.
• Introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
• Observes safety precautions and uses proper safety signage.  Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transports trash and infectious waste to appropriate disposal area.
• Replenishes supplies.
• Follows all infection control practices including handwashing techniques, standard precautions and isolation precautions.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties. Safeguard security and confidentiality of data/information according to HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

• At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well.
• We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another.
• Depending on eligibility, there are a wide-variety of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, and a time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

What This Job Offers

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