Housekeeper

Description

Come Join our Team!

Hours: Full-time

Heritage Manor is currently seeking a full-time Housekeeper in our skilled nursing facility. Candidate must be able to speak, read, and write English. Must enjoy working with the elderly. Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

RESPONSIBLITIES/DUTIES:

• Thorough, accurate and complete performance of the duties of the assigned area.
• Adherence to all facility and department policies and procedures associated with all job duties.
• Good working knowledge of the facility disaster and infection control procedures.
• Cooperate with all other staff members in caring for residents when necessary.
• Ability to lift and move furniture and supplies as required by assigned area duties.
• Tolerate standing and walking throughout the entire work shift.
• Operate and utilize maintenance equipment.
• Works as a team member, assist other employees with their duties as needed.
• Agreeable to work non-scheduled hours/days when necessary.
• Be able to cope effectively with confused, disruptive, and/or aggressive resident behavior.
• Observe, understand, and know all articles of Heritage Manor's Bill of Rights for Residents.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Administrator.
• Take inventory and mark residents’ belongings with name or initials upon request from Assistant Administrator.
• Perform deep cleaning of chairs, resident rooms, etc. when special occasions occur such as Passover.
• Assist Laundry Department when needed.'

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Requirements

• Read and write in English.
• Communicate effectively with residents and personnel.
• Ability to walk, reach, grasp, fine hand coordination, bend, push and pull.
• Ability to distinguish smells and temperatures.
• Able to move furniture and cleaning equipment.
• Ability in visual and hearing acuity to detect emergencies.
• Has the capacity to remain calm under stress.