Housekeeper (PER DIEM)

Masonicare; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare facility in Shelton, CT is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper (Per Diem) to perform routine housekeeping duties. You will be responsible for cleaning common areas and residents' homes, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and demonstrates effective communication and respect towards residents and staff. Join our team to contribute to a compassionate care setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Experience in providing person-centered care with dignity and respect.
• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine housekeeping duties in assigned areas.
• Use cleaning supplies and equipment properly and safely.
• Interact with residents and staff in a respectful manner.

Skills

Respectful interaction with residents

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeper (PER DIEM)

Masonicare at Wesley Heights - Shelton, CT

PER DIEM

Summary of Position

Performs housekeeping duties of a routine nature and project type in assigned areas of Wesley Heights following instructions and clearly prescribed standard procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Receive instructions as to area and specific work assignment; assemble necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for transporting to the designated area. Routine duties include, but are not limited to: cleaning of common areas and resident’s homes; dusting of furnishings, woodwork, sills, doors, etc; washing of walls and windows, dry mopping and wet mopping of floors; vacuuming of floors and carpets; stripping and remaking of unoccupied beds.
2. Duties involved may require use of stepladders and the operations of mechanical vacuums.. Detect and report defective equipment, faulty operations or questionable matters to proper supervision. Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
3. Maintain surveillance of housekeeping cart when in resident access areas due to potentially dangerous cleaning fluids. Follow prescribed and standard safety and infection control procedures.
4. Interacts with adult and older residents in a respectful and reassuring manner in resolution of complaints and/or concerns. Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult and older adult residents/patients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, need, abilities and physical condition.
5. Interacts with staff in a positive and effective manner, performing duties as part of a team.
6. Attend departmental meetings and appropriate inservice education programs.
7. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent education

Experience: 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.