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Housekeeper

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $16.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
weekly pay
Holiday pay
overtime pay
career advancement
Employer life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Vacation Time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Athena Health Care Systems, established in 1984, has long been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services across Southern New England. With operations that include nursing homes and hospice agencies spanning Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena is recognized as a healthcare leader in the region. The organization is deeply committed to providing the highest standards of care and customer service to its patients and their families while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for its employees. Athena Health Care Systems prioritizes employee growth and development alongside patient care, striving to be an employer of choice where skills are nurtured... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism
  • Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public
  • Maintain care and use of supplies and equipment and appearance of housekeeping areas
  • Perform regular inspections of resident rooms for sanitation, order and safety
  • Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel and handle residents based on their maturity level
  • Ability to seek out and accept new housekeeping methods and incorporate them
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions concerning cleaning compounds and instructions
  • Ability to communicate effectively about emergency situations

Job Qualifications

  • No experience necessary, on-the-job training provided
  • A minimum of one year experience in housekeeping in a nursing home or related medical facility preferred but not required

Job Duties

  • Ensure residents' rooms are neat, clean and free from odor
  • Wet mop floors daily
  • Shampoo and extract carpets as per schedule
  • Attend to spills immediately
  • Empty trash liners and clean containers
  • Clean bed and rails with disinfectant
  • Clean all countertops, windowsills, bedside tables, furniture and over the bed
  • Strip, seal and refinish floors as per schedule
  • Clean floor edges and corners to prevent build-up
  • Clean windows and mirrors
  • Clean personal items, pictures, decorations, flowers, etc.
  • Demonstrate correct safety techniques
  • Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions
  • Complies with privacy practices and protects residents' health information
  • Other duties assigned by managerial team

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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