Housekeeping/Laundry/Janitor On Call

Housekeeping / Laundry / Janitor (On Call)

Visalia Post Acute – Visalia, CA
Pay Range: $17.48 – $17.50 per hour

Visalia Post Acute is currently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Housekeeping / Laundry / Janitor to join our team. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is committed to supporting the health, comfort, and dignity of our residents.

Visalia Post Acute is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We value team members who share our commitment to excellence and resident-centered care.

General Purpose

The Housekeeping / Laundry / Janitor position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization throughout the facility. This role supports housekeeping and laundry operations to ensure resident rooms, common areas, and facility linens are maintained according to infection control standards and facility policies.

Essential Duties

• Clean and maintain resident rooms, bathrooms, and assigned areas according to facility standards.

• Clean and maintain public areas including hallways, lobbies, restrooms, dining areas, and offices.

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and sanitize floors and surfaces throughout the facility.

• Wipe and disinfect high-touch surfaces such as handrails, door handles, and light switches.

• Remove trash and replace liners in resident rooms, offices, and common areas.

• Clean mirrors, windows, walls, and fixtures to maintain a sanitary environment.

• Follow proper infection control procedures and use cleaning chemicals safely and appropriately.

• Operate housekeeping equipment and tools according to manufacturer instructions.

• Assist with laundry operations including washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens and resident clothing.

• Transport clean and soiled linens according to facility procedures.

• Maintain housekeeping carts, laundry equipment, and storage areas in a clean and organized manner.

• Ensure supplies are stocked and notify the supervisor when supplies are low.

• Report maintenance issues, hazards, or safety concerns to the appropriate department.

• Demonstrate professionalism and provide courteous service to residents, families, and staff.

• Follow all facility policies, safety procedures, and regulatory guidelines.

Supervisory Requirements

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous housekeeping, janitorial, or laundry experience preferred, particularly in healthcare or long-term care settings.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean environment.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and understand procedure manuals and safety instructions.

• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Ability to interpret and follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions.

• Ability to address routine problems using established procedures and guidelines.

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, and reaching.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as sweeping, mopping, folding laundry, and wiping surfaces.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.