Housekeeper

We are hiring per diem Housekeepers to join our dynamic care team at Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Sandisfield!

Weekly pay at $16.50 an hour!

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a member of our housekeeping team, you perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department to ensure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Education and Experience:

  • No experience necessary, on-the-job training provided.

  • A minimum of one (1) year experience in housekeeping in a nursing home or other related medical facility is preferred, but not required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure residents’ rooms are neat, clean and free from odor.

  • Wet mops floors daily.

  • Shampoo and extract carpets as per schedule.

  • Attend to spills immediately.

  • Empty trash liners and clean containers.

  • Clean bed and rails with disinfectant.

  • Clean all countertops, windowsills, bedside tables, furniture and over the bed.

  • Strip, seal and refinish floors as per schedule.

  • Clean floor edges and corners to prevent build-up.

  • Clean windows and mirrors.

  • Clean personal items, pictures, decorations, flowers, etc.

  • Demonstrate correct safety techniques.

  • Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions.

  • Complies with privacy practices and protects residents’ health information.

  • Other duties assigned by managerial team.

Specific Requirements:

  • The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.

  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

  • Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas, must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order and safety.

  • Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.

  • Must possess the ability to seek out and accept new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.

  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.

  • Must be able to communicate information effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits:

  • Competitive and Weekly Pay

  • Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

  • Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

  • Career Advancement Opportunities

  • Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

  • Employer Paid Life Insurance

  • 401(k) with Employer Match

  • Vacation and Personal Time

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

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