Housekeeper - Coliseum

Virginia Health Services is hiring a Housekeeper for Coliseum Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, located in Hampton, VA. This position is Full Time, Day Shift, including alternating weekends and holidays.

The Housekeeper has the following responsibilities:

• Keeping all resident areas clean and sanitary.
• Keeping utility and linen rooms in clean and orderly condition.
• Distributing laundered articles and linens as needed.
• Disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and supplies.
• Dusting furniture and equipment. Polishing metalwork; Emptying receptacles as needed.
• Maintaining adequate housekeeping supplies.
• Using chemicals according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Maintaining infection control standards while cleaning.
• Ensuring cleaning equipment and housekeeping carts are clean, safe, and orderly.
• Promoting and demonstrating positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers, residents, family members and visitors.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• No prior experience or training necessary, but preferred. On-the-job training provided.
• Ability to apply simple mathematical concepts.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to effectively respond to questions and communicate with co-workers.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands & fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to perform tasks in inclement weather when needed.
• Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.

Why join Virginia Health Services?

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services offers exceptional senior living and health care services. Our 1,200+ employees are passionate and committed to the well-being and quality care of our residents.

A career with Virginia Health Services means you'll be part of a collaborative Team whose dedication and compassion are recognized and valued. We believe in quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its Team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Get some of your paycheck early instead of waiting for payday with Netspend Earned Wage Access
• Group Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings account
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer contribution annual basis.
• Referral program
• State-of-the-art, Employment, Enrichment and Education Center to provide hands-on opportunities for training and development of our team!

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.