Housekeeper

Friendship Health; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Friendship Health is seeking Housekeepers for their Richfield team in Salem, VA. The role involves daily cleaning and maintenance tasks, ensuring a hygienic environment for residents. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some housekeeping experience. The position is physically demanding, requiring active engagement throughout the shift.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Active position requiring standing, walking, and lifting over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning and maintenance of facility and resident areas.
• Wash beds and clean medical equipment.
• Prepare hampers for soiled linens.

Skills

Housekeeping

Knowledge of SDS manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visitfriendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for Housekeepers to join our Richfield team, located in Salem, VA. The Housekeeper is responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance of facility and resident areas.

Shifts Available:

• PRN Maximum 24 hours a week. On Call as needed.
• Wash beds, mattresses, and make unoccupied beds
• Clean medical equipment to include wheelchairs and stretchers
• Clean dayrooms; replace table linens and clean the floor after each meal
• Will also be working in laundry
• Remove soiled linens and replace with clean; provide extra linens as requested
• Prepare hampers daily for use with soiled linens and incontinent products
• Prepare resident clothing for laundry pick up; after cleaning, place clothes back in the residents closet

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Housekeeping experience preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of SDS manuals, infectious/biohazard waste and environmental protocols
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for PRN Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.