Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

PACS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oaks Post Acute is a pristine 122-bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Orangeburg, SC. Our mission is to provide outstanding care while fostering a positive, supportive environment where both our residents and employees thrive. This is a full-time Housekeeping & Laundry Aide position. The role involves cleaning and maintaining resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other facility areas. Responsibilities include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sanitizing, and keeping areas neat and fresh. The role also involves collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing resident and facility laundry. The ideal candidate will follow proper cleaning and infection-control procedures, keep housekeeping and laundry areas clean and organized, and help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for residents. Treating residents, families, and coworkers with kindness and respect is essential. The Housekeeper plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This position ensures that all areas of the facility are free of obstacles, odors, and debris, contributing to the overall health and comfort of those in our care.

Requirements

Dependable and hardworking team player
Positive attitude and willingness to help
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and understand procedure and instruction manuals and directions.
Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and Division.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Must be able to successfully complete a Background Check
Must be able to successfully complete a Drug Screen

Nice To Haves

Previous housekeeping or laundry experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person!
Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare or long-term care setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other facility areas
Vacuum, mop, dust, sanitize, and keep areas neat and fresh
Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute resident and facility laundry
Follow proper cleaning and infection-control procedures
Keep housekeeping and laundry areas clean and organized
Help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for residents
Treat residents, families, and coworkers with kindness and respect
Clean and maintain public and common areas including lobbies, restrooms, drinking fountains, and floors.
Ensure resident rooms and bathrooms are cleaned and sanitized regularly.
Wipe down handrails to keep them free of dust and debris.
Remove dirt, dust, and food from walls, mirrors, windows, light fixtures, towel bars, and dispensers.
Empty trash cans and replace liners as needed.
Sweep and mop floors throughout the facility.
Follow safety protocols, including using caution signage and storing chemicals securely.
Operate cleaning equipment and use supplies according to manufacturer instructions.
Keep housekeeping carts, equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
Report any resident safety concerns immediately to the Director of Housekeeping, Administrator, or Director of Nursing.
Notify the Director of Housekeeping when supplies need replenishment.