What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Aide position at Gardner Heights Health Care Center?
Gardner Heights, a 110-bed skilled nursing community located in Shelton, CT. Gardner Heights has an excellent community reputation and historically strong census. A notable provider of secure dementia care, we also specialize in long-term living and short-term rehabilitation options. At Gardner Heights, we pride ourselves on decades of staff longevity, which translates to excellent resident care outcomes and sets us apart from other providers
Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.
Job Description:
The Housekeeping Aide provides quality housekeeping services, and a clean, orderly and safe environment for all facility residents and staff.
As defined in job routines or department instructions, the Housekeeping Aide cleans assigned areas of the facility, included but not limited to: resident rooms and bathrooms, on a scheduled basis to meet high standards of cleanliness, infection control, safety and hazardous communication program. The Housekeeping Aide plans efficient use of time, cooperates with all other staff and performs responsibilities with minimum disruption to the residents and staff. Maintains a clean, orderly work area and department. The Housekeeping Aide assists in maintaining adequate supplies needed in the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to read labels and follow oral and written instructions in English.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to take appropriate action.
- Ability to visually assess all aspects of facility.
- Ability to distinguish smells and temperatures and to hear and respond to pages.
- Ability to walk, reach, bend, lift, grasp, pull, stretch, stoop and have fine hand coordination.
- Ability to lift and move furniture and heavy items weighing approximately 40 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.
Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:
- Scholarships and career growth opportunities
- 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance Benefits
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Program
- Longevity Credit