Housekeeping Aide

Job description

Salary

$16.44 / hr - $18.44 / hr

Housekeeping Aide

Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid Lake Placid, New York

Pay Range: $16.44 – $18.44/hour Earn more with experience!

Status: Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem Opportunities Available

NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for Eligible Employees

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At Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, a clean and comfortable environment is an important part of quality care. As a Housekeeping Aide , you'll help create a safe, welcoming space where residents can feel comfortable, respected, and at home.

From maintaining resident rooms and common areas to preparing spaces for new residents, your work directly supports the health, safety, and daily experience of the people we serve.

If you're dependable, take pride in your work, and enjoy being part of a team that makes a difference, we'd love to have you join us.

Why Join Elderwood of Uihlein?

NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible employees

Competitive Pay: $16.44 – $18.44/hour

Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem Opportunities

Shift Differentials for eligible evening and weekend shifts

Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, and more for eligible employees

Supportive, resident-centered team environment

Opportunities for learning, growth, and long-term career development

Meaningful work that contributes directly to resident comfort and quality of life

Position Overview

As a Housekeeping Aide, you'll help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout our facility.

You’ll clean assigned resident rooms and common areas while following established sanitation, infection control, and safety procedures. You’ll also help prepare rooms when residents are discharged or transferred, ensuring each space is thoroughly cleaned and ready for its next resident.

This is an active, hands-on role for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and understands that a clean environment helps residents feel comfortable and cared for.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is...

Dependable and takes pride in their work

Detail-oriented and committed to cleanliness

Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a team

Respectful and compassionate when interacting with residents

Comfortable staying active and performing hands-on work throughout the shift

Willing to learn proper cleaning, sanitation, and infection control procedures

Flexible and reliable

Someone who understands that the little things can make a big difference in a resident's day

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of assigned resident rooms, common areas, and general facility spaces

Clean and disinfect floors, furniture, beds, bathrooms, and other surfaces according to established procedures

Assist with moving and organizing residents' personal belongings when residents are discharged or transferred

Prepare resident rooms for new occupants following discharge and transfer procedures

Follow proper infection control practices in cleaning methods and personal hygiene

Safely handle and store cleaning compounds and hazardous substances

Collect and dispose of trash and refuse in a safe and sanitary manner

Help prevent infection, pests, and other environmental hazards through proper cleaning and waste disposal

Follow facility safety procedures and remain alert to fire regulations and potential hazards

Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, families, staff, and visitors

Follow all applicable facility policies, procedures, and safety standards

Treat residents with dignity, kindness, and respect

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management

Qualifications

Minimum 16 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or laundry experience preferred

Ability to follow cleaning, safety, and infection control procedures

Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position

Individuals under 18 years of age must not operate dangerous equipment, including compactors.

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, the position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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