Housekeeper - Assisted Living Memory Care Community at ROCHESTER PRESBYTERIAN HOME INC

Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Housekeeping, Environmental Services, Infection Control, Safety Procedures, Teamwork, Communication, Following Instructions, Customer Service, Lifting, Bending, Sanitization, Terminal Cleaning, Waste Disposal, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Make a Difference Every Day! We are seeking a compassionate, dependable Full Time/Day, Monday-Friday, Housekeeper to help ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming home for our residents. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, values teamwork, and wants to be part of a mission‑driven community—especially one focused on dignity, comfort, and quality of life for older adults, including individuals living with dementia. If you’re looking for meaningful work where your efforts truly matter, we’d love to meet you. Hourly Rate: $16.50 - $18.00 $500 sign on bonus What You’ll Do Ensure a Clean, Safe, and Comfortable Environment * Perform daily housekeeping and environmental services in resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas * Clean and sanitize floors, carpets, fixtures, furnishings, walls, and windows * Complete terminal cleaning after resident discharges or transfers * Properly dispose of trash and infectious waste following safety and infection‑control guidelines Support Resident Well‑Being * Participate in resident activities and occasionally dine with residents to support community engagement Promote Safety & Quality * Follow all infection control, universal precautions, and fire safety policies * Identify and report hazards, maintenance needs, and incidents promptly * Complete logs, assignment sheets, and quality assurance documentation accurately Be a Valued Team Member * Coordinate cleaning activities with other departments to support resident programming * Attend training sessions, staff meetings, and in‑service education as required * Maintain a positive, professional, and customer‑service‑focused attitude What We’re Looking For Required * High School Diploma or GED * Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English * Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team * Minimum age: 18 * Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move up to 50 lbs * Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed Preferred * Experience in housekeeping, environmental services, healthcare, or long‑term care * Training or experience working with older adults or individuals with dementia * Strong interpersonal skills and a service‑oriented mindset Working Conditions & Physical Requirements * Active role involving standing, walking, lifting, and frequent movement * Exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, and infectious materials * Interaction with residents who may be cognitively impaired or emotionally distressed * Ability to assist during emergency situations, including resident evacuation Why Work With Us? * Meaningful work that supports resident dignity and comfort * Supportive team environment * Ongoing training and professional development * Opportunity to grow within a mission‑driven organization Benefits The Rochester Presbyterian Home in Rochester, NY has been serving elders for nearly 100 years and has been named a Top Workplace by the Democrat & Chronicle. RPH has three memory care residences in Monroe County – The Homestead located in the City of Rochester Cottage Grove in N. Chili and Creekstone in Fairport. Competitive Wages Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Paid time off and holidays 403B Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Long Term Disability and Group Life Insurance Free Parking Environment of mutual respect and acceptance. Together with the people who live here, their families and our community, RPH is committed to nurturing the human mind, body and spirit. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can experience joy, meaning and fulfillment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under New York State or federal law.

Responsibilities

The Housekeeper is responsible for performing daily housekeeping and environmental services to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming home for residents, including cleaning and sanitizing rooms, common areas, and completing terminal cleaning after discharges. This role also requires supporting resident well-being by occasionally participating in activities and dining with residents.