Housekeeper

Full-time HousekeeperRoyal Suites Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a 186-bed skilled nursing facility located in Galloway, New Jersey and we are looking for a Full-time Housekeeper Monday-Friday 7a-3p, with weekend availability.DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Report to the Director of Environmental Services. Perform various duties on an assigned shift to maintain the facility in a clean, safe, sanitary, and comfortable manner.Housekeeping Responsibilities:Vacuum rooms with carpeting; sweep and mop tile floors.Dust all surfaces in resident rooms - furniture, bedframes, windowsills, light fixtures.Empty all trash bins and clean when necessary.Clean all bathroom sinks and toilet.Clean all mirrors in resident bathrooms.Move furniture to ensure cleanliness behind it.Flip mattresses of beds on unit as per monthly schedule.Change privacy curtains when needed.Change window drapery.Clean administrative offices, Board room, volunteer office, coffee shop, synagogue, beauty shop, basement offices, and other basement areas.Clean outside patio area.Replenish toilet paper, paper towels and liquid soap in all resident rooms and other bedrooms.Assist in special activity set ups.Report damaged and unusual conditions to Director of Environmental Services.Clean rooms as necessary.Clean dining room tables and chairs as necessary.Communicate with family members when needed as part of the continuing philosophy of providing the best possible care and customer service.Take initiative and be self-motivated.Support performance improvement initiatives.Job Competency/Requirements :High School or Trade School diploma.Ability to read write and speak the English language required, knowledge of other language helpful.Ability to use standard housekeeping equipment following safety precautions.The ability to clean and sanitize all assigned areas.The ability to lift 10 to 15 pound buckets of water from the floor to the sink a minimum of 15 times a day.The ability to lift trash or soiled linen, weighing 20 to 30 pounds. a minimum of 20 times a day.The ability to push a 60 pound trash or linen hamper safely in and out of elevators and down hallways.The ability to handle and mix chemicals safely and properly.Must be able to respond to the paging system in the appropriate manner.Effective oral and written communication skills.The ability to deal effectively and professionally with emotional residents, visitors or family members.The ability to relate to geriatric, infirm and sub-acute population.