Housekeeper

Oakwood Gardens Care Center – Fresno, CA
Part-Time
Pay Range: $17.48 – $17.58 per hour

Join Our Team!

Oakwood Gardens Care Center is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our team. If you take pride in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment and enjoy making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

The Housekeeper plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This position ensures that all areas of the facility are free of obstacles, odors, and debris, contributing to the overall health, safety, and comfort of those in our care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain public and common areas including lobbies, restrooms, drinking fountains, hallways, and floors
• Clean and sanitize resident rooms and bathrooms according to facility standards
• Wipe down handrails and frequently touched surfaces to remove dust and debris
• Clean walls, mirrors, windows, light fixtures, towel bars, and dispensers
• Empty trash receptacles and replace liners as needed
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors throughout the facility
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of caution signs and secure storage of cleaning chemicals
• Operate housekeeping equipment and cleaning supplies according to manufacturer guidelines
• Maintain housekeeping carts, storage areas, and equipment in a clean and organized manner
• Report resident safety concerns immediately to the Director of Housekeeping, Administrator, or Director of Nursing
• Notify the Director of Housekeeping when supplies need replenishment
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and professionalism with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers
• Manage time effectively and complete assignments efficiently
• Work independently and collaboratively to maintain facility cleanliness standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare, rehabilitation, or long-term care setting preferred but not required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and understand procedure manuals, safety instructions, and cleaning protocols
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces
• Ability to safely operate housekeeping equipment and cleaning supplies
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and respond to changing needs

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of a skilled nursing facility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The noise level is generally low to moderate.

Why Join Oakwood Gardens Care Center?

• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' daily lives
• Stable healthcare setting
• Career growth opportunities within the organization

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.