Housekeeper/Laundry Aide

Tenbroeckrehab; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 loan for home purchase

401K with 50% employer match

On-site childcare for ages 18 months to 5 years

Generous referral bonuses up to $2,500

Strong team environment

Employee discount program

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation center in City of Kingston is seeking a Full-Time Housekeeping Aide. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety across the facility while adhering to strict infection control procedures. Ideal candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED and are encouraged to work in a team-oriented environment that values professional growth. This position offers a competitive pay rate and comprehensive benefits including a $5,000 loan towards home purchase.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Some experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow safety and infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of all areas.
• Mix chemicals and disinfectants properly.
• Perform isolation cleaning procedures as necessary.

Skills

Positive working relationship with patients/residents

Awareness of own limitations

Ability to follow infection control practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing

Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is a 258-bed facility that is recognized throughout the Hudson Valley for its outstanding delivery of subacute and long-term care. We work hard to provide a calm, friendly, and healthy environment for our residents and employees! Come work where you will truly be appreciated and where you will make a difference. Come work at Ten Broeck!

Position Summary

Full‑Time Housekeeping Aide for various shifts. The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for performing the day-to‑day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current Federal, State, Local and Departmental, rules, regulations and procedures and guidelines. They assure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. This position carries blood and body fluid “Exposure Risk Level 1.”

Major Duties & Critical Tasks

• Ensure that all areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner; that all staff has the appropriate training, equipment and supplies to successfully execute this responsibility.
• Ensure appropriate techniques are followed when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning/laundry prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.
• Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping/laundry functions.
• Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services. Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures.
• Makes decisions that reflect both knowledge and good judgment.
• Shows evidence of awareness of own limitations and seeks assistance when necessary.
• Adheres to dress code and facility attendance policy.
• Attends committee meetings, if assigned. Reports related to the committee are given during staff meetings.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth. Attends and participates in all scheduled training, educational and orientation classes, programs and activities including annual mandatory classes.
• Follows work schedules and completes assigned tasks according to the established standards of the facility.
• Review staff concerns in a timely manner. Assure adequate communication to keep the Director of Facilities and Grounds informed of any area of concern.
• In conjunction with the human resources department and Director of Facilities and Grounds, responsible for maintaining established goals for employee turnover and retention.

Human Relations

• Demonstrates a positive working relationship with patients/residents, visitors and facility staff.
• Acknowledges authority and exhibits appropriate response to the direction of supervisors.
• Spends time with patients/residents rather than other personnel.
• Readily assists co-workers as needed. HOUSEKEEPING AIDE QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED Preferred. Experience not required.

Benefits

• Ever had an employer help you buy a house? We will give you a $5,000 loan to put towards your home purchase. The best part is, you can WORK IT OFF, instead of paying it off!
• 401K with 50% employer match.
• Now offering on-site childcare for ages 18 months to 5 years.
• Generous referral bonuses up to $2,500.
• Strong team environment that fosters professional growth.
• Employee discount program.
• Comprehensive benefits plan to include health, dental and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Daily pay.

Pay Rate: $16.00/hour