Housekeeper and Laundry Aide

Housekeeper/Laundry Aide

Come join us as a Housekeeper/Laundry Aide at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference!

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As a member of our Environmental team, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
• Quarterly Education Bonus Program

Responsibilities

The Housekeepers primary responsibility will provide a full range of housekeeping services to maintain the grounds, furnishings, equipment and facility.

• Maintain cleaning schedules for assigned area
• Coordinating routine/terminal isolation procedures with Nursing Services
• Maintain knowledge of safety regulations, policies and procedures and following the established safety procedures and precautions
• Reporting all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc. to supervisor immediately
• Honoring the residents' personal and property rights
• Filing complaints/grievances with supervisor in a timely fashion

Laundry Aide Essential Functions

• Laundry Aide will follow established policies/procedures of laundry tasks
• Use proper protocols for picking up soiled linens, including isolation linens, and transporting them to the laundry department
• Use proper protective clothing/equipment while performing laundry duties
• Laundry Aide will maintain all cleaning schedules for each assigned area and following the laundry department schedules
• Maintain the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure residents rights, privacy and property are protected at all times
• Report and document resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facility's policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting systems.

Qualifications

Housekeeper Requirements/Qualifications:

• Housekeeper must have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective housekeeping practices within the State of employment.
• Have the ability to be a team player to partner with other departments
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred, but not required

Laundry Aide Qualifications

• The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc in excess of 50 lbs
• Must be able to do constant walking, bending, lifting and standing for long periods during a scheduled shift