Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Job Location:
  
  Port Angeles, WA 98362
• Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 Hourly
• Job Category:
  Health Care

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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• Supportive team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives
• Competitive pay and benefits (as applicable)
• Ongoing training and growth opportunities

• 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