Laundry/Housekeeping Aide

What You Can Expect:

You will love The Bridges at Ankeny for the meaningful work, stability, and excellent team environment!

Hi! We’re thrilled you’re thinking about joining us:

The Bridges at Ankeny prides itself on a passion for excellence in patient care! We’re under new management, creating an exceptional candidate experience for those seeking employment and a positive, progressive, and fun career path for those who join our team! There is so much here at Bridges, and we take pride in selecting the best-skilled professionals who align with our goal of excellence in patient care!

Reasons to join us:

• If you enjoy cleaning and visiting with elderly residents, we invite you to join our team
• An inspiring leadership team that believes in providing a fun and diverse culture supporting a lifelong career with Altoona Nursing & Rehabilitation
• The ability to get to know our residents and their families
• A defined career path – you can start and build a rewarding career with us
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Robust and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Matching 401k, Life and Disability insurance, and more
• Benefits effective 1st day following 30 days of employment
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Daily Pay!
• Annual Income Increases (at the discretion of the market)
• Consistent support from the Regional Operations and facility staff
• And so much more!

Here’s what you will do:

• Clean and service assigned areas

• Perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis as assigned by the Housekeeping Director or Linen Aide

• Assemble materials and supplies from the supply room and transport them to the work area

• Clean assigned areas by washing furnishings and equipment and mopping floors with specific cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease

• Use damp, disinfectant-treated cloths and vacuum cleaner to dust window sills, blinds, floors, furniture, and equipment in an orderly fashion

• Scour and polish sinks, tubs, mirrors, and other areas as required

• Replenish supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items

• Request help in moving heavy furniture and in turning mattresses

• Report any mechanical failures or negative conditions observed in assigned area to the Director or Linen Aide

• Wash walls and ceilings using water, cleaning solutions, sponge, and cloths

• Gather and dispose of trash, wash wastebaskets and large refuse containers, and reline with plastic bags

• Remove soiled linen from all areas

Essential For You To Have as a Bridges Housekeeper:

• Physical ability to stand, stoop, pull, push, and lift up to 25 lbs

• Ability to follow oral or written instructions

**This is a full-time position in a healthcare facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required of you