Housekeeper

Eden Health Care; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Health Care is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick, Rhode Island. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

You will work within a collaborative housekeeping team to uphold high standards of hygiene and patient care. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and prior healthcare cleaning experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is desired.
• Prior housekeeping experience, particularly in a healthcare setting, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive cleaning duties: floors, beds, dusting; ensure sanitation standards.
• Manage laundry tasks: washing, drying, ironing, sorting linens.
• Restock and organize supplies in resident rooms and common areas.
• Respond to housekeeping requests and address spills or immediate needs.
• Collect and remove trash and debris efficiently.
• Conduct detailed deep cleans to maintain optimal hygiene.
• Report property damage or maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Handle and log lost and found items with care.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented and compassionate individual dedicated to creating a pristine and welcoming environment? Brentwood Nursing Home facility in Warwick, Rhode Island, is seeking a meticulous Housekeeper to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation for our cherished residents and guests. We are deeply committed to prioritizing patient care above all else and deeply appreciate the trust and confidence our residents and their families place in us.

As a Housekeeper, you'llplay a vital role in maintainingthe comfort and hygiene of our facility. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Performing comprehensive cleaning duties, such as cleaning and disinfecting floors, making beds, dusting surfaces, and ensuring all areas meet our stringent cleanliness standards.
• Managing laundry tasks, including washing, drying, ironing, and sorting linens.
• Restocking and organizingessential supplies in resident rooms and common areas.
• Promptly responding to housekeeping requestsand addressing spills or other immediate needs.
• Collecting and removing trash and debrisefficiently.
• Conductingdetailed deep cleansa requiredto maintain optimalhygiene.
• Reporting any property damageor maintenance issues to your supervisor.
• Handling and logging lost and found itemswith care and integrity.

You'llwork collaboratively within our dedicated housekeeping team and with other departments, contributing to an environment where every resident feels safe, comfortable, and respected.

Qualifications

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent is desired.
• Experience:Prior housekeepingexperience, particularly in a healthcare setting, is preferred.

Special Requirements

• Communication:Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language effectively.
• Decision-Making: Possessthe ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Interpersonal Skills:Ability to interact tactfully and respectfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Work Ethic:
  • Maintain diligent care and use of supplies and equipment.
  • Ensure the pristine appearance of work areas.
  • Perform regular inspections for sanitation, order, safety, and proper execution of assigned duties.
  • Willingness to collaborate harmoniously with colleagues and engage with residents at their individual maturity levels.
  • Ability to accurately follow written and oral instructions regardingthe mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, and disinfecting solutions.
• Safety:Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Availability:Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary, and to cover other positions as needed. Subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster).
• Continuing Education:Willingness to attend and participate in continuing educational programs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role requires physical stamina and the ability to move intermittently throughout all areas of the facility during working hours. Housekeepers are subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule cleaning activities. The position involves continuous interaction with residents, staff, visitors, and government personnel under various conditions and circumstances.

If you are a reliable, thorough, and empathetic individual ready to contribute to the well-being of our residents, we encourage you to apply.

Join Brentwood Nursing Home and help us maintain an environment that truly feels like home.