Housekeeping and Laundry

Serene Health Services; Yarmouth (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Serene Health Services is seeking housekeepers and laundry staff in Maine on a per diem, first shift with rotating weekend/holiday coverage. Responsibilities include maintaining clean, sanitary areas in a healthcare setting.

Must understand English, follow procedures, and interact tactfully with residents and staff. Benefits include dental, health, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Must understand English.
• Knowledge of housekeeping practices for health care facilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Willingness to adopt new housekeeping methods.
• Economical use of supplies and proper equipment care.
• Ability to keep up with workload and schedule.
• Ability to interact tactfully with staff, residents, visitors, and public.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Maintains assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly, attractive manner.
• Rotating weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled.
• Follow established procedures as directed by supervisor to assure high cleanliness standards.

Skills

Housekeeping

Health care facilities

Independent decision-making

Continuous improvement

Supply use optimization

Workload management

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR HOUSEKEEPERS AND LAUNDRY UP TO $16.50 HOURLY in your area. Great working environment and a pleasant staff. We have other facilities in the area so please submit resume for consideration.

General Description:

Per Diem, 1st Shift position with rotating weekend and holiday coverage.Maintains assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly, attractive manner in accordance with established procedures, as directed by supervisor, to assure the highest standard of cleanliness and sanitation.

Requirements:

• 1.Must be able to understand English.
• 2. Must be knowledgeable of housekeeping practices, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to health care facilities.
• 3. Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• 4. Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.
• 5. Must have economical use of supplies, care and use of equipment.
• 6. Must be able to keep up with work demand and schedule.
• 7. Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public.
• 8. Perform additional duties as needed and assigned by supervisor.

Flexibility with schedule Must enjoy working with the senior population ISH is an EOE-(Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug-free workplace.

PAY: UP TO $16.50 HOURLY

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

This Job Is:

• A job for which military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely:

No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place