Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

The Oaks Post Acute is a pristine 122-bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Orangeburg, SC. 🏡 Our mission is to provide outstanding care while fostering a positive, supportive environment where both our residents and employees thrive.

🧹 Full time Housekeeping & Laundry Aide 🧺

Are you dependable, hardworking, and someone who takes pride in keeping things clean, fresh, and organized? 🧼✨ Join our nursing home team as a Full time Housekeeping & Laundry Aide and help create a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents! ❤️

🧹 What You’ll Do

• Clean and maintain resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other facility areas
• Vacuum, mop, dust, sanitize, and keep areas neat and fresh
• Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute resident and facility laundry
• Follow proper cleaning and infection-control procedures
• Keep housekeeping and laundry areas clean and organized
• Help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for residents
• Treat residents, families, and coworkers with kindness and respect

🌟 What We’re Looking For

• Dependable and hardworking team player
• Positive attitude and willingness to help
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous housekeeping or laundry experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person!

🎁 What We Offer

• 💰 $12.00 per hour
• 🏥 Health Insurance
• 👓 Dental & Vision Insurance
• 💰 401(k)
• 🌴 Paid Vacation Time
• ❤️ A rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents
• 🌟 Supportive team environment

📋 Employment Requirements

Candidates must be able to successfully complete:

• 🔎 Background Check
• 💊 Drug Screen

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, work hard, and help make our nursing home feel like home, we'd love to meet you! 🧹🧺💙

Apply today and join our team! 🌟

General Purpose

The Housekeeper plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This position ensures that all areas of the facility are free of obstacles, odors, and debris, contributing to the overall health and comfort of those in our care.

Essential Duties

• Clean and maintain public and common areas including lobbies, restrooms, drinking fountains, and floors.
• Ensure resident rooms and bathrooms are cleaned and sanitized regularly.
• Wipe down handrails to keep them free of dust and debris.
• Remove dirt, dust, and food from walls, mirrors, windows, light fixtures, towel bars, and dispensers.
• Empty trash cans and replace liners as needed.
• Sweep and mop floors throughout the facility.
• Follow safety protocols, including using caution signage and storing chemicals securely.
• Operate cleaning equipment and use supplies according to manufacturer instructions.
• Keep housekeeping carts, equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Report any resident safety concerns immediately to the Director of Housekeeping, Administrator, or Director of Nursing.
• Notify the Director of Housekeeping when supplies need replenishment.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and a positive attitude.
• Manage time effectively and complete tasks efficiently.
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet facility standards.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory requirements.

Qualification

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare or long-term care setting is a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to read and understand procedure and instruction manuals

and directions.

Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and

Division.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 lbs.
• Repetitive motion tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and wiping surfaces
• Use of cleaning equipment and supplies throughout the shift
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to needs

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.