Housekeeping and Laundry - Eastside

Serene Health Services; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Serene Health Services in Bangor, ME seeks a Per Diem, 1st Shift housekeeper to maintain clean and safe areas in a healthcare facility. The role includes weekend and holiday coverage, compliance with procedures, and teamwork with staff to ensure high sanitation standards. English is required; benefits include health, dental and vision insurance.

Education preferred is a high school diploma or equivalent. The position offers flexible shifts: 10-, 12-, and 8-hour options, with a focus on resident

Qualifications

• Understand English and follow health care housekeeping procedures.
• Ability to make independent decisions when required.
• Willingness to adopt new methods and improve practices.
• Economical use of supplies and proper equipment handling.
• Manage workload and meet schedule demands.
• Deal tactfully with residents, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly, and attractive condition.
• Follow established procedures under supervisor direction.
• Support weekend and holiday coverage as required.
• Assist with inventory and proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Report any safety or quality concerns promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Healthcare housekeeping

Independent decision making

Adaptability to new methods

Supply usage efficiency

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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:

Essential Job Functions:

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: $16.00 per hour

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