Housekeeper

Housekeeper Opportunity At Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center

We are hiring per diem Housekeepers to join our dynamic care team at Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Sandisfield! Weekly pay at $16.50 an hour! Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life. Here at Athena Health Care Systems, 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.

Athenas Benefits

Competitive and weekly pay. Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees. Overtime pay for hourly employees. Career advancement opportunities. Exclusive employer discount program. Available for eligible team members : Employer paid life insurance. 401(k) with employer match. Vacation and personal time. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (employee contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families).