Housekeeping Aide

Salary $ 18.72 / hr - 21.97 / hr Overview Housekeeping Aide - Full-Time Location: Elderwood at Burlington 98 Starr Farm Road Burlington, Vermont 05408 Help Create a Clean, Safe, and Welcoming Home for Residents At 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 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 environment Position Overview Housekeeping 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 Do Clean and disinfect resident rooms, bathrooms, offices, and common areas Maintain cleanliness of floors, furniture, and high-touch surfaces Follow infection control and safety procedures at all times Handle cleaning supplies and chemicals safely and properly Assist with room turnover after discharges or transfers Collect and dispose of trash and waste in a safe and sanitary manner Support a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors Follow all fire safety and facility safety guidelines We're Looking For Someone Who Is... Reliable, dependable, and takes pride in their work Respectful and compassionate toward older adults Detail-oriented with a focus on cleanliness and safety A strong team player who communicates well with others Comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment At 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elderwood