Housekeeper

Full Time | Day and Evening Shifts Available

NYS Pension & Retirement Plan | Tuition Reimbursement | On-Site Day Care - Opening Soon!

** Pay rate between $15.05-15.91/hour**(based on experience and shift differentials)

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing is a 5-Star Quality Rated Senior Care Community conveniently located in Albany County, NY.

The Housekeeper performs tasks related to Facility Environmental Services (i.e., housekeeping and/or laundry duties). Work routines are learned on the job and may include, but are not limited to, building cleaning, equipment cleaning or minor maintenance, complete processing of soiled linen and garments, and maintaining or restocking of certain inventories.

Responsibilities of a Housekeeper:

• Cleans and disinfects resident rooms, nursing stations, therapy suites, offices, public areas, corridors, etc.
• Sweeps, mops vacuums floors, carpeting, etc.
• Cleans and stocks cleaning carts.
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms, shower rooms, and all fixtures.
• Moves and rearranges furniture.
• Disposes of trash and waste materials including hazardous waste.
• Dusts, cleans or polishes surfaces and finishes on furniture, woodwork, fixtures, etc.
• Washes windows, walls, counters, and other surface areas.
• Hangs or straightens window trimmings, curtains, blinds, etc.
• Operates typical electrical janitorial equipment such as vacuums, buffers, automatic scrubbers, etc.
• Removes soiled linen or garments.
• Delivers/distributes clean linen or garments.
• Sorts, classifies, marks, weighs items sent to laundry.
• Prepares bags for and operates laundry conveyor system.
• Operates washer/extractors and dryers in the laundering of linen and garments.
• Transports soiled and clean linen and garments in accordance with proper sorting and delivery procedures.
• Sorts, folds, and classifies clean laundry, as necessary.
• Follows established infection control procedures and guidelines.
• Follows established safety procedures and guidelines.
• May be assigned to operate a light truck for the pick-up and delivery of laundry.

Each day and every interaction are an opportunity to further Our Mission of providing the highest quality of care and demonstrate respect, dignity, and compassion to not only our Residents but also our Staff.

Exceptional Benefits you won't find elsewhere:

• Experience Based Pay & Shift Differentials
• New York State Pension & Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Day Care - opening soon!
• Health Insurance Options: Low cost or No cost Health, Dental, Vision, Prescriptions for you & your family
• Generous Paid Time Off includes vacation, personal, holidays.
• 401K Deferred Compensation: full or part time
• Monthly Bus Pass: Discounted rate of only $9
• So much more including Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 529 College Savings Plan and more!

About Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing:

• Beautiful, recently renovated, state-of-the-art facilities with new amenities, advanced equipment, and thoughtful design.
• We cultivate a supportive, inclusive, respectful, diverse, and welcoming culture committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents.
• Our Mission is to provide comprehensive care and exceptional services to the people of Albany County and surrounding areas.
• For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to enhancing each resident's quality of life and valuing their independence, dignity, and happiness.

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.