Job Description

Facility: Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Location: The Bronx, NY

Schedule: Full-Time | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors, and staff. Candidates must have at least three years of housekeeping experience, including detailed cleaning and floor stripping and waxing.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily housekeeping and detailed cleaning in resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, stairways, and elevators.
Clean and disinfect furnishings, fixtures, windows, mirrors, walls, and frequently touched surfaces.
Maintain floors through sweeping, mopping, disinfecting, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
Vacuum, shampoo, deodorize, and clean carpets as assigned.
Place appropriate caution signs and keep work areas free of hazards during cleaning.
Follow established infection prevention practices, hand hygiene procedures, and isolation cleaning protocols in coordination with nursing staff.
Safely handle, dilute, label, store, and dispose of cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer instructions, facility policies, and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
Use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling chemicals, infectious materials, or waste.
Collect and dispose of refuse according to facility sanitation procedures.
Maintain cleaning carts, equipment, and supply closets; report supply needs to the supervisor.
Clean and properly store equipment at the end of each shift.
Promptly report accidents, unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, maintenance needs, and improperly labeled chemical containers.
Coordinate cleaning assignments with nursing staff to support resident comfort and care.
Respect resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality, including applicable HIPAA requirements.
Follow fire safety procedures and participate in required training.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years of housekeeping experience required.
Hands-on experience with detailed cleaning, floor stripping, waxing, and buffing required.
Ability to safely operate and maintain housekeeping and floor care equipment.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including directions for mixing and using cleaning solutions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
Ability to work independently, follow assigned schedules, and collaborate with others.
Ability to communicate concerns clearly, use sound judgment, and accept constructive feedback.
Ability to perform essential housekeeping duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits & Perks