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Housekeeper

Athena Health Care Systems
Sandwich, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sandwich is hiring full-time and part-time housekeepers!

$18 an hour with weekly pay. 32 hours a week and 16 hours a week available.

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.


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 are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).

Salary : $18

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