Housekeeper​/Laundry Worker

Title

Housekeeper / Laundry Worker

Puller Veterans Center

$18.00 per hour

Maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary floor surfaces throughout the facility; ensuring a healthy and comfortable environment for veterans, staff, and visitors. Supporting infection prevention and enhancing overall appearance and safety of the facility. Cleaning and servicing resident rooms, baths, and all areas of the facility; dusting furniture and equipment, cleaning windowsills, emptying trash, and arranging furniture as needed. Performing floor, carpet, and upholstery care.

Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation methods, materials, and equipment used in healthcare or long‑term care facilities. Understanding of floor maintenance procedures, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet care. Knowledge of proper chemical use, dilution, labeling, and storage in compliance with OSHA and infection control standards. Familiarity with infection prevention and control practices in a healthcare setting. Basic knowledge of safety and hazard communication standards, such as SDS and PPE usage.

Skill in operating and maintaining floor care and housekeeping equipment, including buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, and vacuums. Strong attention to detail to ensure cleanliness and safety standards are consistently met. Time management and organizational skills to complete tasks efficiently and according to schedule. Interpersonal and communication skills to interact respectfully with residents, families, and staff. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, cleaning schedules, and safety protocols accurately.

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate respect and compassion for residents, especially veterans. Ability to identify and report maintenance or safety issues promptly. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and perform additional duties as needed in a healthcare environment.

High school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience using cleaning chemicals. Experience in a healthcare, nursing home, or long‑term care facility is a plus. Experience performing floor maintenance (stripping, waxing, sealing, buffing, carpet cleaning) in a healthcare or high‑traffic facility. Familiarity with infection control and sanitation standards, especially in patient or resident care areas. Prior experience complying with OSHA, HIPAA, and facility safety regulations.

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The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work. Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) issued by the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for Aging & the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their COD.

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 and February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

For requesting a COD, use the following link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019.