Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant

NHC Careers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join their team in Nashville. This role is crucial in maintaining a clean and pleasant environment for patients and staff. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively with patients and families, demonstrating compassion and teamwork. You'll be responsible for cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas while adhering to safety protocols. This position offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment focused on the well-being of both patients and employees. If you have a heart for geriatric care and value integrity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Uniforms

Qualifications

• Must be flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitude.
• Must enjoy working with geriatric and healthcare patients.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient bathrooms and rooms, ensuring a pleasant environment.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and safety procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Flexibility

Ability to lift heavy objects

Tactfulness

Education

Ability to read and understand Standard English

Job description

Housekeeper - for great SNF in Nashville, TN

NHC Healthcare Heartland is looking for a Housekeeper to join our team who is able to deal tactfully and effectively with patients, families, fellow employees and visitors. The qualified applicant for this position must be able to be on feet 7-8 hours a day, lift heavy objects and work with standard cleaning chemicals.

Duties include:

• Clean patient bathrooms including sinks, toilets, tubs and showers
• Empty garbage cans in patient rooms, patient bathrooms, activity areas and other areas throughout the center
• Clean patient rooms, including mopping and/or buffing floors, dusting furniture both on top and underneath
• Clean hallways, sweeping up debris, mopping, stripping and buffing following company and center policies and procedures
• Clean walls, furniture and equipment, as needed, to provide a clean pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents
• Follow established cleaning schedules
• Other duties which may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read and understand Standard English
• Must be flexible, be a team player, and have a positive attitude
• Must enjoy working with geriatric and other healthcare patients
• Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with patients, families, fellow employees and visitors

Compensation:

Lakeshore Heartland offers a competitive compensation package for full-time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, uniforms, paid time off, 401(k) with generous company match, stock options, and more.

We offer competitive rates and benefits for part-time employment including dental, vision, disability insurance, uniforms, 401(k) with generous company match, and more.

About NHC:

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge, innovation and improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/heartland/.

We look forward to talking with you!

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