Housekeeping Aide

Elderwood

Wakefield, RI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Disease Transmission, English Language, Furniture, Genetics, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Infection Control, Laundry, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Unix Shell Programming
LOCATION
Wakefield, RI
POSTED
3 days ago

Salary

$17.16 / hr – $20.14 / hr

Overview

Housekeeping Aide

Pay Rate Range:$17.16 – $20.14 / hour

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People, and that extends to every meal we serve.

Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield is seeking a friendly and dependable Housekeeping Aide to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while creating a positive and welcoming living experience for residents.

Be part of the moments that bring comfort, connection, and care to every resident.

Elderwood Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly pay 

  • Shift Differentials

  • Full Suite of Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision

  • PTO & Holiday Package

  • 401K with Employer Matching

  • Employee Referral Bonus

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ daily lives

  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment

  • Employee appreciation initiatives throughout the year

  • On-the-job training and growth opportunities
  • A role that blends hospitality with meaningful care

Position 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

Responsibilities

  • Maintain cleanliness of general areas and assigned rooms of residents.
  • Help move personal belongings of residents and clean and disinfect floor, furniture, bed and bathroom 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 such a manner that prevents the transmission of disease and does not create a nuisance or fire hazard, nor a breeding place for insects and rodents.

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Qualifications

Qualifications

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

*Individuals under 18 years of age must be excluded from the usage of dangerous equipment such as: 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, this 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.

About the Company

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Elderwood

Elderwood offers a variety of specialty programs and services, established to meet a wide range of needs. Our expert physicians and supportive staff members administer the highest level of care in all areas. Care plans are tailored to an individual’s specific needs and treatment is supported through integration of the latest technological advancements.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
http://www.elderwood.com/