Housekeeping Associate

About Us : Linwood Village is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and respectful home-like environment for both our residents and staff. Join our team and be part of a community committed to excellence in healthcare.

Job Summary : We are seeking a compassionate housekeeping associate to join our team. The housekeeper will help to provide clean and sanitary living conditions to our residents. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities :

• Performs all housekeeping / cleaning duties defined in the Housekeeping Manual, including, but not limited to :
• Receives assignments from supervisor and follows cleaning schedule as outlined for housekeeping department to clean offices, handicap and visitors restrooms, activity room, kitchen restroom, service entrance and therapy room, entrances and exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, lobbies, halls, etc.; Performs emergency housekeeping.
• Cleans, dusts, washes, and disinfects all fixtures, floors, walls, doors, and ceilings, as required; Scours and polishes water fountains, sinks, mirrors, glass panels in doors and partitions, brass and movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures; Changes slip covers, scarves, doilies, etc. when soiled and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion; Cleans ledges, shelves, vents, windows, window sills, etc.; Removes and re­ hangs curtains, drapes, and dividers for cleaning when needed; Replenishes soap and towels in appropriate receptacles.
• Empties and cleans ashtrays and wastebaskets.
• Works jointly with maintenance department personnel to service floors, all patient rooms, baths, lounges, nurses’ stations, and offices, as assigned.
• Performs terminal cleaning duties according to established procedure in patient rooms when the patient has been discharged or transferred, and prepares rooms for new occupants.
• Performs cleaning duties in isolation units when a patient is transferred according to established procedures (see Nursing Procedure Manual)
• Vacuums and shampoos all carpeting and rugs (including small rugs), and has them laundered.
• Maintains order in the supply room by cleaning lockers and equipment and arranging supplies.
• Waters and cleans large plants in the center.
• Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required

Benefits :

Linwood Village is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.