Housekeeper

Gurwin; Commack, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Gurwin Healthcare System in Commack, NY, is seeking a full-time Housekeeper to deliver exceptional care by maintaining clean, sanitary, and safe environments for residents across our Assisted Living and Nursing/ Rehab facilities.

The shift operates on rotating schedules with detailed weekly rotations. Experience in hospital, nursing home or assisted living is preferred; familiarity with dementia care is a plus. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital, nursing home or assisted living preferred.
• Knowledge of dementia population and related behaviors.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Capable of completing schedules and standing/walking for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas of Assisted Living Residences in clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly condition.
• Clean and maintain resident apartments and common areas.
• Operate floor machines and perform heavy lifting as needed.

Skills

Floor-care equipment usage

Sanitation & safety

Resident care & empathy

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.

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! ***

EOE M/F/D/V