Housekeeping Attendant
Hiring Timeframe
2-4 Weeks
Experience
Entry Level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
401(K) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The Housekeeping Attendant plays a critical role in maintaining facility cleanliness, sanitation, and infection control across patient rooms, common areas, and staff offices. You will operate floor-care equipment, manage linen inventories, and ensure that our facility provides a comfortable, dignified environment where patients can focus entirely on recovery.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, public restrooms, offices, and common spaces according to established facility schedules.
- Scrub, strip, and refinish hard-surface floors; vacuum, spot-clean, and shampoo carpets.
- Manage linen supplies, distribute clean bedding/towels, and assist with room setups for special facility functions.
- Respond promptly to spills and cleaning requests following universal precautions and infection prevention protocols.
- Maintain housekeeping equipment, monitor supply levels, and report maintenance or damaged equipment concerns promptly.
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to all safety and organizational guidelines.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Experience Level: Entry Level (High School Diploma/GED preferred; healthcare/commercial housekeeping experience valued).
- Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience: Previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare or commercial setting preferred; a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are highly valued.
- Knowledge & Equipment: Ability to safely operate commercial cleaning equipment (vacuums, mops, floor buffers) and willingness to learn infection control, universal precautions, and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols.
- Physical & Communication Requirements: Ability to stand/walk for extended periods, perform physical tasks (bending, stooping, lifting, moving furniture), and communicate professionally while maintaining patient confidentiality.
The Recovery Village Umatilla / Advanced Recovery Systems is an Equal Opportunity / ADA / Drug-Free Workplace.