Housekeeping Aide Job at Elderwood Administrative Services in Scranton

Salary

$15.60 - $18.31/hr

Overview

Housekeeping team members assist with ensuring the health and wellbeing of our residents by providing housekeeping support. This individual is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all facility areas, including but not limited to, resident rooms, common areas, and offices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of general areas and assigned rooms of residents.
• Help move personal belongings of residents and clean and disinfect floors, furniture, beds, and bathrooms according to accepted procedures when a resident is discharged or transferred to another room.
• Follow safety rules, and where applicable, maintain vigilance concerning fire regulations and hazards as stated in procedures.
• Practice infection control principles in cleaning methods and personal hygiene.
• Keep cleaning compounds and hazardous substances stored properly for the protection of residents and staff.
• Collect and dispose of trash and other refuse in a manner that prevents disease transmission and avoids creating nuisances, fire hazards, or breeding grounds for insects and rodents.

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Qualifications

• Custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, and/or laundry experience preferred
• Minimum 16 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

*Individuals under 18 years of age must be excluded from using dangerous equipment such as compactors.

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. To ensure a safe work environment and clear communication, the employee must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or higher level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected status unrelated to job performance.