Housekeeper

Masonicare; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated cleaning staff to maintain a safe and clean environment for residents. This role involves performing a variety of cleaning tasks, ensuring that all areas are hygienic and welcoming. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, you will contribute to a positive living experience for residents. Join a supportive team that values respect, dignity, and compassion in care. If you are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks to maintain safety and cleanliness in resident areas.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Reading Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Vacuum Cleaners

Mechanical Floor/Carpet Machinery

Job description

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke

Shelton, CT

Evening Shift - 16 hours per week - Every Other Weekend

Summary of Position: Performs a variety of general and project cleaning tasks to maintain resident areas, offices, corridors and public areas to ensure environmental safety, cleanliness, functionality and ambiance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, quality assessment and improvement programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.

1. Works from a schedule that outlines and defines frequency and timing or tasks. Leads works with cleaning crew or assigned projects. Performs duties of housekeeper when not assigned project work.

1. Empties trash, biomedical waste and recyclables and transports to central collection site. Transports from site to compactor/recycling dock. Operates compactor. Packages biomedical waste.

1. Strips and refinishes floors, extracts carpets. Dry mop and wet mop floors.

1. Completes work orders in a timely manner.

1. Moves, removes, and relocates furniture, furnishings, equipment, etc. as directed. Set-ups for meetings, activities and special programs.

1. Completes initial cleanings on vacant units successfully.

1. Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult and older adult residents/patients recognizing their age, culture, needs, abilities and physical condition.

1. Attends department & AV meetings and inservice programs.

1. Understands and follows universal precautions as it pertains to their department.

1. Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates safety, respect, care and concern for our residents/patients/clients and staff. Reports to clinical staff any concerns that might warrant attention on behalf of the resident. Maintain a healthy, clean, safe environment for the population of Ashlar Village.

1. Operates vacuum cleaners and some mechanical floor/carpet machinery.

1. Washes window draperies. Washes walls, vents, etc.

1. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent education

Experience: On-the-job Training

Licensure: Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to read daily schedule and follow instructions.

Must be able to work in teams.

Interpersonal organizational and time management skills required.

Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.