Housekeeper, Healthcare

SHC is accepting applications for housekeepers.

Requirements

Candidates must be 18 years old and possess at a minimum, an eighth-grade education. One year of housekeeping/laundry experience is required. Experience working in long-term care, behavioral health, and/or geriatric health is preferred. Still, we are more than happy to train those interested in serving our special populations.

Job Summary

Qualified candidates must be able to perform daily housekeeping/laundry tasks as assigned, including but not limited to:

• Clean, dust, and polish furnishings and fixtures in rooms and assigned common areas.
• Clean, wash, sanitize, and polish bathroom fixtures.
• Sweep, dust, mop, strip, wax, buff, and disinfect floors. Ensure that appropriate caution and safety signs are properly set up to perform such tasks.
• Wash, wipe dust, and clean all walls, ceilings, and non-carpeted floors.
• Discard trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with a plastic liner.
• Work with patients to maintain their living areas in a safe and clean condition.
• Clean and maintain housekeeping equipment.
• Ensure that work areas are clean, and equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored at all times.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding universal precautions and perform all infection control housekeeping and laundry tasks accordingly.

SHC is an equal opportunity employer comprising four distinct facilities:
The Elms, a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility specializing in rehabilitation;
The Pines, providing care for young adults with acquired brain injuries;
The Willows, caring for individuals with medical and mental health needs; and The Woods, a designated specialized mental health rehabilitation facility. Benefits include medical, vision, dental insurance, paid time off, and more!