Housekeeping Aide

Housekeeping Aide – Full-TimeSalary: $ 18.72 / hr - 21.97 / hrLocation: Elderwood at Burlington98 Starr Farm RoadBurlington, Vermont 05408Help Create a Clean, Safe, and Welcoming Home for ResidentsAt Elderwood at Burlington, every team member plays an important role in supporting the health, comfort, and dignity of our residents. As a Housekeeping Aide, you are essential to creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for individuals receiving skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Our 150-bed community provides orthopedic rehabilitation, therapy services, and long-term skilled nursing care—making cleanliness and infection control a vital part of resident well-being and recovery. If you take pride in your work, enjoy helping others, and want to be part of a supportive healthcare team, we would love to meet you.Why Work at Elderwood?NEW! Weekly Pay Schedule – get paid faster! Gas Allowance Stipend & Ferry Reimbursement for qualifying commuters Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision & more 401(k) with employer match Paid time off & holiday package Employee Referral Bonus Program Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education Supportive, interdisciplinary team environmentPosition OverviewHousekeeping Aides are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the facility. This includes resident rooms, common areas, offices, and treatment spaces. Your work helps ensure residents feel comfortable in their surroundings while also supporting infection prevention and overall health and safety standards.What You'll DoClean and disinfect resident rooms, bathrooms, offices, and common areasMaintain cleanliness of floors, furniture, and high-touch surfacesFollow infection control and safety procedures at all timesHandle cleaning supplies and chemicals safely and properlyAssist with room turnover after discharges or transfersCollect and dispose of trash and waste in a safe and sanitary mannerSupport a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitorsFollow all fire safety and facility safety guidelinesWe're Looking For Someone Who Is...Reliable, dependable, and takes pride in their workRespectful and compassionate toward older adultsDetail-oriented with a focus on cleanliness and safetyA strong team player who communicates well with othersComfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environmentAt Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. In this role, your work behind the scenes has a direct impact on the health, safety, and comfort of every resident who calls Elderwood at Burlington home.ResponsibilitiesMaintain 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.From Up to QualificationsMinimum 16 years of ageHigh School diploma or equivalent preferredCustodial, 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 StatementWE 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.