Housekeeper – Full-Time

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

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Recognition Program

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

• Company perks and employee discounts

Apply today to join the housekeeping team at Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center!