Housekeeping

The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors within the facility. This role supports infection prevention efforts and helps ensure compliance with health and safety standards in long-term care.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas.

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and disinfect surfaces throughout the facility.

• Empty trash and replace liners in resident rooms and common areas.

• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces such as door handles, handrails, and equipment.

• Follow infection control procedures and proper use of cleaning chemicals.

• Replenish supplies such as paper towels, soap, and toilet paper.

• Respond to housekeeping requests from nursing staff and residents.

• Follow facility safety policies and proper waste disposal procedures.

• Assist with terminal cleaning of rooms after resident discharge or transfer.

• Maintain housekeeping carts and equipment in a clean and organized condition.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare, long-term care, or hospitality preferred.

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and infection control practices.

• Ability to follow safety procedures and facility policies.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.