Housekeeper

Regard Healthcare; Cummington (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift River is seeking an experienced Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients and staff. You will follow strict policies, operate cleaning equipment, and ensure sanitary conditions across facilities.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and reliability, with flexibility to work nights/weekends as needed. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required
• First Aid/CPR certificate required
• Familiarization of SDS preferred
• Knowledge of relevant legal, state and local health department and regulatory requirements preferred
• Uncompromising service standards
• High attention to detail
• Ability to use multiple cleaning supplies and equipment
• High sense of urgency to deliver quality job
• Flexibility with schedule, including availability to work nights and weekends
• Team player who is motivational and has excellent communications skills
• Extremely high level of integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness

Responsibilities

• Follow policies and procedures to maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings
• Comply with OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
• Disposal of trash, waste, and other materials
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, polishers, buffers
• Dust furniture, light fixtures, windowsills
• Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs and showers daily
• Operate laundry equipment and clean linens
• Check all vacant rooms daily to keep fresh
• Clean all air vents
• Wet mop floors in residents' rooms and bathrooms daily
• Damp mop corridor floors, lobby and dining areas daily
• Wash windows as scheduled
• Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services
• Report repairs to Housekeeping Manager
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to tend to priority needs
• Complete trainings as assigned
• Embody brand values and integrity
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Integrity

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Swift River is a leading national behavioral healthcare system for mental health and substance use disorders, providing a full continuum of services based on the individuals' varying needs at different times in their health and recovery journey. We apply evidence-based treatment modalities at every level of care and embed digital health tools to enhance and amplify clinical outcomes.

In order to make this possible, we need an exceptional Housekeeper who can meet the requirements below. Think you have what it takes to help us change lives all over the country?

Job Summary

As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for following the policies and procedures established to ensure the utmost cleanliness of the facilities. You will provide a clean, comfortable and orderly environment, promote sanitary conditions and provide a high-quality customer service experience for our patients. The ideal candidate for this position has proven experience in a housekeeping role and outstanding organizational and communication skills.

Priority Responsibilities

• Follow policies and procedures to maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings
• Comply with all regulatory requirements established by OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
• Disposal of trash, waste, and other materials
• Operate various types of cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc.
• Dust furniture, light fixtures, windowsills, etc.
• Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers daily
• Operate laundry equipment and clean all bed and bath linens per established guidelines
• Check all vacant rooms daily to keep fresh
• Clean all air vents
• Wet mop floors in all residents’ rooms and bathrooms daily
• Damp mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and others daily
• Wash windows as scheduled
• Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services
• Report any repairs needed immediately to the Housekeeping Manager (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken windowpanes, missing nuts or screws, beds needing repair, etc.)
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to tend to priority needs
• Complete trainings as assigned
• Embody brand values by fostering a growth mindset, demanding integrity from self and others, setting higher standards and working together
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma/GED required
• First Aid/CPR certificate required
• Familiarization of SDS preferred
• Knowledge of relevant legal, state and local health department and regulatory requirements preferred
• Uncompromising service standards
• High attention to detail
• Ability to use multiple cleaning supplies and equipment
• High sense of urgency to deliver quality job
• Flexibility with schedule, including availability to work nights and weekends
• Team player who is motivational and has excellent communications skills
• Extremely high level of integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk and reach continually
• Ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch frequently
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work environment is primarily indoors and climate controlled. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.