What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry and Housekeeping Aide position at The Highlands?
Join The Highlands and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience!
As a Laundry and Housekeeping Aide, you will:
- Help keep our community clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming for residents, families, and team members.
- Clean and maintain resident rooms, common areas, and other spaces throughout our community.
- Collect, wash, dry, fold, and return resident clothing and linens to the appropriate locations.
- Keep linen closets, housekeeping carts, and supply areas clean, organized, and stocked.
- Perform routine cleaning and sanitation, including isolation cleaning when needed.
- Use housekeeping equipment and cleaning products safely and properly.
- Help care for residents’ personal belongings, including labeling clothing and reporting missing items.
- Follow established safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and confidentiality practices.
- Work as part of our Hospitality Services team to create a clean, comfortable, home-like environment for our residents.
Open Shifts Available:
- Full-time Day Shift (6:00am-2:30pm)
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous housekeeping, laundry, custodial, or janitorial experience preferred, but not required.
- Dependable and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in a job well done.
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
- Friendly, respectful, and comfortable interacting with residents and team members.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform the physical duties of the position.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Items over 50 lbs. require a two-person or mechanical lift.
- Ability to safely use cleaning products, chemicals, and housekeeping equipment.
Community Location: 607 Highland Dr, Decorah, IA 52101
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $17.25 per hour
- Flexible Scheduling: We work with your needs and schedule
- Shift Differentials
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).
- Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage
- Full time and Part time team members are eligible for Education Reimbursement
Extra Perks:
- Referral Bonus Program — bring your friends and earn rewards
- Recognition and appreciation programs that highlight your impact
- A workplace culture that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and support
Ready to Make a Difference? The Highlands is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of your pre-hire screening process you will be required to complete a pre-hire health assessment and background check.
Pay: From $17.25 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17