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Housekeeper

Athena Health Care Systems

Granby, CTFull-time$17.85/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.85/hr
Location
Granby, CT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Athena Health Care Systems is hiring a Housekeeper. The role involves performing day‑to‑day housekeeping duties to keep the facility clean, safe and comfortable, including cleaning resident rooms, floors, windows and personal items, while following safety techniques and communicating effectively with staff and residents.

Key focus areas include Ensure residents’ rooms are neat, clean and free from odor., Wet mop floors daily., and Shampoo and extract carpets as scheduled..

Important skills include English Communication, Independent Decision‑Making, Tactful Interpersonal Skills, Cleaning Procedures Knowledge, Safety Technique Application, and Read English.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

English CommunicationIndependent Decision‑MakingTactful Interpersonal SkillsCleaning Procedures KnowledgeSafety Technique ApplicationRead EnglishWrite EnglishSpeak EnglishUnderstand EnglishIndependent Decision-MakingFollow InstructionsAccept Constructive CriticismDeal Tactfully With PersonnelMaintain Care and Use of SuppliesMaintain Appearance of Housekeeping AreasPerform Regular Inspections for SanitationPerform Regular Inspections for OrderPerform Regular Inspections for SafetyWork Harmoniously With Other PersonnelHandle Residents Based on Maturity LevelSeek Out New Methods and PrinciplesAccept New Methods and PrinciplesIncorporate New Methods Into Housekeeping PracticesCommunicate Information Effectively in EmergenciesEnglishCleaning TechniquesSafety TechniquesEffective CommunicationIndependent Decision MakingTactful InteractionSeek New MethodsHandle ResidentsMop UsageCarpet Extractor OperationDisinfectant ApplicationCleaning Supplies Management

Qualifications

One Year Housekeeping Experience in Nursing Home or Related Medical Facility

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Life Insurance

Full job description

We are hiring a full-time Housekeeper to join our dynamic care team at Civita Care Meadowbrook!

Shift is 7a-3p with every other weekend. Weekly pay.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Civita Care Meadowbrook, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a member of our housekeeping team, you perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department to ensure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Education and Experience:

  • No experience necessary, on-the-job training provided.

  • A minimum of one (1) year experience in housekeeping in a nursing home or other related medical facility is preferred,but not required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure residents’ rooms are neat, clean and free from odor.

  • Wet mops 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.

Specific Requirements:

  • The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.

  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

  • Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas, must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order and safety.

  • Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.

  • Must possess the ability to seek out and accept new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.

  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.

  • Must be able to communicate information effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.

Civita Care Meadowbrook Benefits:

  • Competitive and Weekly Pay

  • Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

  • Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

  • Career Advancement Opportunities

  • Vacation and Personal Time

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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