Housekeeper

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

Career growth

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Disability coverage

24/7 MD service

Employee assistance

Life insurance

401K

Longevity credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes in Shelton, CT is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Aide to maintain a clean, safe environment for residents and staff. You will clean resident rooms and bathrooms, public areas and other assigned spaces on a scheduled basis to meet high standards of cleanliness, infection control, safety and hazardous communication programs.

You will plan efficient use of time, cooperate with all other staff and ensure a orderly work area and department, while assisting in maintaining

Qualifications

• Ability to read labels and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to take appropriate action.
• Ability to lift and move furniture and heavy items weighing approximately 40 pounds.
• Preferred: Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility.

Responsibilities

• The Housekeeping Aide cleans assigned areas of the facility, including resident rooms and bathrooms, on a scheduled basis to meet high standards of cleanliness, infection control, safety and hazardous communication program.
• Maintains a clean, orderly work area and department. Plans efficient use of time and cooperates with all other staff.
• Assists in maintaining adequate supplies needed in the department.

Skills

Reading labels

Follow instructions

Calm under stress

Visual assessment

Listen and respond to pages

Lifting heavy items

Job description

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is a 106 bed skilled nursing facility located on eithgt acres of scenic wooded land. Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is the areas leading provider of short term rehabilitation. Blending superior programs and services with contemporary healing environment, Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes provides unparalleled rehabilitation.

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

The Housekeeping Aide provides quality housekeeping services, and a clean, orderly and safe environment for all facility residents and staff.

As defined in job routines or department instructions, the Housekeeping Aide cleans assigned areas of the facility, included but not limited to: resident rooms and bathrooms, on a scheduled basis to meet high standards of cleanliness, infection control, safety and hazardous communication program. The Housekeeping Aide plans efficient use of time, cooperates with all other staff and performs responsibilities with minimum disruption to the residents and staff. Maintains a clean, orderly work area and department. The Housekeeping Aide assists in maintaining adequate supplies needed in the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read labels and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to take appropriate action.
• Ability to visually assess all aspects of facility.
• Ability to distinguish smells and temperatures and to hear and respond to pages.
• Ability to walk, reach, bend, lift, grasp, pull, stretch, stoop and have fine hand coordination.
• Ability to lift and move furniture and heavy items weighing approximately 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit