Residential Support Services

(Schedule: 7AM-3PM, plus every other weekend)

Department:   Housekeeping

Cherry Brook Health Care Center, a division of New Horizons, Inc., offers short-term rehabilitation, long –term respite, hospice and dementia care.  Our dedicated staff provides individualized care with compassion, dignity and respect.  Located in Avon, our facility has spacious private and semiprivate rooms, a well-appointed dining area, comfortable lounges and a beautiful landscaped outdoor terrace.

Cherry Brook’s mission is to provide the highest quality of care and customer service to our residents and their families by using best practices, highly trained staff and innovative programs and services designed to meet their needs.

PURPOSE OF YOUR POSITION:

The primary purpose of your position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or the Director of Housekeeping, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and various other benefit options 
• Generous Paid time off and paid breaks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages 
• Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan 
• 401(k) with employer match

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Ensure residents’ rooms are neat, clean and free from odor.
• Wet mops floors daily.
• Buff floors as requested.
• 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.
• Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations.

 WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Works in all areas of the facility.  
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves frequently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule cleaning activities.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all circumstances and conditions.
• May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
• Communicates with housekeeping personnel and other department’s supervisors.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily when necessary.  Scheduled hours may change to meet facility needs.
• Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, exposure to chemicals, etc., throughout the workday.
• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus.

EDUCATION:

On the job training provided.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of one-year experience in housekeeping in a nursing home or other related medical facility preferred.

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 emergencies.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull or lift, all without restrictions up to 51 lbs.  Moving various equipment up to about 75 pounds may be required, but rarely; however, it is accomplished WITH equipment designed for that purpose.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents in emergencies.
• Must be able to perform Porter duties when needed.

EEO STATEMENT:

New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.  New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.