Housekeeping Aide

Apple Rehab; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and career growth

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Benefits

Short & Long Term Disability

Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD service

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity Credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Mystic is seeking a part-time Housekeeping Aide to provide quality housekeeping services and keep a clean, safe environment for residents and staff. The role involves cleaning resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas on a scheduled basis to meet high standards of cleanliness and infection control.

The ideal candidate can read English, stay calm under pressure, and perform lifting tasks up to 40 pounds. Prior hospital or long-term care experience is preferred.

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 lift and move furniture and heavy items weighing approximately 40 pounds.
• Experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas of the facility, including resident rooms and bathrooms, on a scheduled basis to meet cleanliness and infection control standards.
• Maintains a clean, orderly work area and department; cooperates with staff to minimize disruption to residents.
• Assists in maintaining adequate supplies needed in the department.

Skills

Reading labels

Follow instructions

Calm under pressure

Mobility & lifting

Heavy lifting (40 lbs)

Infection control

Safety awareness

Job description

Come grow with us! Are you ready to work for a company that is uniquely different; an organization that is committed to your personal and professional growth? Then come join the team at Apple Rehab Mystic, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of short term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care.

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:

Part Time 24 hours/ week including every other weekend

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 Aideassists 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