Housekeeper - Full or Part Time - St. Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

St. Francis Description **New Wage Scale with Rates starting between $14 and $15.42 per hour, depending on experience!**

Join our excellent team of professionals to help meet the medical, social and spiritual needs of the people we serve. St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Laconia, NH, is a 51-bed skilled nursing facility offering short and long-term care in a warm, supportive atmosphere where residents are cared for according to their individual needs. We are proud to be a part of Catholic Charities New Hampshires continuum of care. ***We are a 2018 AHCA/NCAL Silver Quality Award Winner.***

We currently have a full and part-time Housekeeper positions open in our Environmental Services Department. Our ideal candidate must be dependable, self-motivated, able to work independently and be meticulous in the level of service provided to our residents. Must be willing to work every other weekend. ***We'll pay you based on your experience and for full time, we will offer you a great work environment with generous benefits, including 401(k) plan, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, along with other fringe benefits.***

**Duties**

Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions and specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments and established policies and procedures.

Ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner and that our residents and their personal belongings are handled with respect and care. Maintain confidentiality of all resident related care information to ensure residents rights are protected.

Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing staff when performing daily and routine assignments in resident areas.

Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., using proper cleaning/ disinfecting solutions.

Perform proper cleaning procedures when a resident is discharged and/or transferred to another room/area as well as clean any vacant rooms as directed.

Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.

Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies are maintained in utility/janitorial closets and keep supervisor informed of supply needs.

Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored at all times.

Requirements Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of such

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to communicate effectively

Dependability

Must be able to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition

Must be able to relate to the residents and staff of the facility

If you are someone who appreciates and truly cares for the welfare of the geriatric population, apply now.