Housekeeper

Gurwin-Jewish-Fay-J.-Lindner-Residences-3; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Dynamic work environment

Join our family of Professionals!

Job summary

Gurwin Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Housekeeper to maintain clean, safe living environments for residents at Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner Residences on a rotating schedule, with evening hours 3:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.

Week 1 covers Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat; Week 2 covers Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri. Responsibilities include cleaning resident apartments and common areas, using floor machines, and lifting heavy objects as directed.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital, nursing home, or assisted living settings preferred.
• Knowledge of dementia population and related behaviors.
• Understands written and oral instruction.
• Understands and absorbs new work methods.
• Capable of completing schedules effectively and in a timely manner.
• Capable of standing and walking for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Experience in using floor machines and heavy lifting.
• Duties include keeping assigned areas of our Assisted Living Residences in a clean, sanitary, safe and orderly condition as directed by the Lead Housekeeper and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining resident apartments and common areas.
• Candidate must have general cleaning knowledge and prior experience.

Skills

Cleaning proficiency

Floor machines operation

Heavy lifting

Follow instructions

Stamina (standing/walking)

Job description

Gurwin Healthcare System is a full continuum of care providing extraordinary care and caring to the people that we serve. Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs, and on-site dialysis and infusion therapy. Sharing the campus is Gurwin's Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences) which has 210 beds, our independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens) and Gurwin Certified and Licensed Home Care Services Agencies.

Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a full-time Houskeeperwho will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents. You will be scheduled to workrotating schedules.

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 3:00p.m. to 11:15p.m.

Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 3:00p.m. to 11:15p.m.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Experience in using floor machines and heavy lifting.
• Duties include keeping assigned areas of our Assisted Living Residences in a clean, sanitary, safe and orderly condition as directed by the Lead Housekeeper and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining resident apartments and common areas.
• Candidate must have general cleaning knowledge and prior experience.

Requirements include:

• Candidates with experience in a hospital, nursing home or assisted living strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the dementia population and dealing with related behaviors.
• Understands written and oral instruction.
• Understands and absorbs new work methods.
• Capable of completing schedules effectively and in a timely manner.
• Capable of standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.

***We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package. Join our family of Professionals! ***

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