Housekeeper

HOUSEKEEPER-

Starting rate: $15.50-$16.00/hr

Full Time and Part Time Available

Weekend availability is required

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS FOR OUR HOUSEKEEPERS INCLUDE:

• REFERRAL BONUSES: $2,000
• Tuition Assistancefor in your chosen field of healthcare-related study
• Competitive wages and excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave packages
• Health, dental, vision and no-cost life insurance
• Direct deposit and weekly paychecks

Our Housekeeping Aides perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing this facility, and as may be directed by the Director of Environmental Services and the Housekeeping Supervisor, to assure the facility is maintained in a clean, safe manner. We are always looking for positive, dependable, caring individuals to join our team to meet the growing demand in our community for quality care.

HOUSEKEEPING AIDE DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Performs day to day housekeeping functions as assigned. Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing assignments in residents/patients living areas
• Damp dust/polish furnishings, horizontal and vertical edges, etc. in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc. daily as instructed
• Clean, wash, sanitize, and polish bathroom fixtures. Assures that water marks are removed from fixtures
• Clean floors to include: sweeping, dust mopping, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. Assure that appropriate wet floor signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties
• Clean carpets to include: vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
• Clean walls and ceilings clean by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
• Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting, deodorizing solution.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner
• Empty ashtrays into appropriate metal containers with flame retardant liners and sanitize ashtrays on a daily basis
• Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day
• Perform terminal cleaning procedures as directed when a resident is discharged and/or transferred to another room/area.

Brothers of Mercy is WNY’s largest 5-star Senior Wellness Campus. Located east of Buffalo, we consistently rank on WNY’s “Best Places to Work” list. Sacred Heart Home, part of the Brothers of Mercy Continuum of Care, is an Adult Home providing assistive living services to seniors.

Brothers of Mercy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Brothers of Mercy prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected status.

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• On-the-job training provided.