Housekeeper

Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive training

Opportunities for growth

Supportive team

Meaningful difference

Job summary

Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a friendly Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, healing environment for residents, guests and staff. This entry-level role offers meaningful work and real opportunities to learn about long-term care within a supportive team.

Duties include daily cleaning, sanitizing rooms and common areas, restocking supplies, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Detail-oriented and committed to cleanliness.
• Willingness to learn cleaning protocols and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks, including dusting, vacuuming and sanitizing resident rooms and common areas.
• Ensure bathrooms, kitchens and common areas are clean and hygienic.
• Dispose of trash and waste in a safe, compliant manner.
• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a safe and organized environment.
• Respond promptly to housekeeping requests from residents and staff.
• Operate cleaning equipment as required.

Skills

English literacy

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Kennebunk is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 158 Ross Road, Kennebunk, Maine, 04043

What You'll Do:

As a Housekeeper, the clean, healing environment that you create will improve the comfort and well-being of our residents, guests and team. This entry-level position also offers a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn more about long-term care and its many career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cleaning tasks, including dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing common areas and resident rooms
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas
• Dispose of trash and waste
• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies as needed
• Collaborate with other staff members to maintain a safe and organized environment
• Respond promptly to housekeeping requests from residents and staff
• Operate cleaning equipment such as buffing machines, vacuums, etc.

If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives through the healing power of a clean environment, and would like to grow your career, we invite you to join our Housekeeping / Enviornmental Services team!

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Kennebunk team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

USD $17.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Housekeeper include:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards
• Knowledge of cleaning protocols, infection control, fire prevention and safety measures in long-term care are highly valued but not required; training will be provided
• Compassionate and empathetic nature
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.