Housekeeping Aide at Emerald Healthcare in Lexington, KY

Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

Job Title: Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

Location: Lexington Premier Nursing and Rehab

Department: Housekeeping

Reports to: Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor

Position Type: Full Time

Description

The Housekeeping and Laundry Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the facility. This role includes cleaning resident rooms, common areas, and laundering linens and personal clothing in accordance with facility standards, infection control policies, and safety regulations.

Housekeeping & Laundry Aide Responsibilities:

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, hallways, and common areas according to schedule and procedures.
• Dust, mop, vacuum, and sanitize surfaces as assigned.
• Collect and launder linens, towels, and residents’ personal clothing.
• Fold, sort, and distribute clean laundry to proper locations.
• Label resident cloths as applicable.
• Operate laundry and cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow proper infection control and isolation cleaning procedures.
• Use appropriate chemicals and cleaning solutions as directed.
• Report needed repairs or maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Maintain housekeeping cart and storage areas in a clean, organized manner.
• Provide respectful and courteous service to residents and staff

Position Requirements:

• Demonstrates Professionalism.
• Adhere to predetermined work dates and times.
• Regular scheduled attendance is required.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with all departments.
• Consistently professional in appearance.

Qualification:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous housekeeping or laundry experience preferred, especially in healthcare.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and use of equipment.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Positive attitude and commitment to resident satisfaction.

Physical/Emotional/Mental Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to:

• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Frequently lift up to 10-25 lbs.
• Use hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals such as disinfectants, cleaners, soap, etc.
• Exposure to latex gloves and other personal protective equipment.
• Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids as required providing resident care.
• Occasional exposure to microbial bacteria and other infectious agents inherent to care for older adults.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Vacation Time Off
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays