HOUSEKEEPER

The Housekeeper at Olympic View Post Acute Skilled Nursing Facility is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This role plays a critical part in infection prevention, resident satisfaction, and regulatory compliance by ensuring all assigned areas meet facility, state, and federal cleanliness standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and treatment areas according to established schedules and procedures

• Perform terminal cleaning of rooms as needed (discharges, transfers, isolation rooms)

• Properly use and store cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment in accordance with safety guidelines and SDS requirements

• Follow infection control, OSHA, CDC, and facility policies at all times

• Dispose of waste, biohazard materials, and soiled linens in compliance with facility protocols

• Refill paper goods, soap dispensers, and hand sanitizer stations

• Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or damaged equipment promptly

• Interact respectfully and professionally with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers

• Maintain resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times

• Participate in in-service training, safety meetings, and performance improvement initiatives

• Assist with special cleaning projects and emergency clean-ups as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

• Ability to safely operate housekeeping equipment (vacuums, floor machines, carts)

Work Environment

• Skilled nursing facility with frequent interaction with residents

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, and infectious materials (PPE provided)

• Indoor work environment with varying noise levels

Compliance & Standards

• Adheres to all facility policies, procedures, and safety guidelines

• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations, including CMS and Washington State Department of Health requirements

• Maintains required training, certifications, and competencies

Why Join Olympic View Post Acute

• Supportive team-oriented environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives

• Competitive pay and benefits (as applicable)

• Ongoing training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare, long-term care, or hospitality preferred (training provided)

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English

• Basic understanding of infection control practices preferred

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary : $19 - $22