What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Worker for Skilled Nursing Center position at QUEENS NASSAU NURSING HOME?
Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Housekeeping Worker at a leading Skilled Nursing Center, where your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness will directly enhance the comfort and well-being of our residents. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining a pristine, safe, and welcoming environment by performing a variety of cleaning and custodial tasks. Your efforts will help ensure that our facility remains a hygienic, organized space that promotes health and safety for residents, staff, and visitors alike. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough cleaning of resident rooms, common areas, hallways, restrooms, and administrative spaces using appropriate cleaning supplies and equipment
- Maintain high standards of sanitation by disinfecting surfaces, floors, and fixtures regularly to prevent the spread of infections
- Conduct floor care activities such as buffing, stripping, waxing, and polishing to keep all flooring surfaces in excellent condition
- Operate janitorial equipment safely and efficiently while adhering to safety protocols and procedures
Skills
- Proven experience in cleaning, custodial work, or janitorial services within healthcare environments
- Strong knowledge of floor care techniques including buffing, stripping, waxing, and polishing
- Ability to operate cleaning machinery such as floor buffers and extractors safely and effectively
- Familiarity with industrial cleaning practices and facilities maintenance procedures
- Excellent attention to detail with a focus on hygiene standards and safety protocols
- Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards
- At least 2 years experience is REQUIRED.
Join us in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment where residents feel cared for and valued. Your dedication to cleanliness will have a lasting impact on the health and happiness of those we serve!
Work Location: In person