Housekeeper/Laundry Aide

About NEHD:

New England Homes for the Deaf, founded in 1901, is a life plan community that offers a continuum of care to Deaf, Deafblind, and hard of hearing seniors, including independent living, rest home, skilled nursing community, Deaf senior centers, short-term rehabilitation services, respite care services and hospice care. The New England Homes for the Deaf mission is to provide long term healthcare, housing, recreational activities and social support for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing individuals in an accessible, barrier-free, and culturally sensitive environment with optimal communication and architectural resources.

Position Summary:

Performs housekeeping and cleaning activities within well established guidelines and assigned areas.

Responsibilities:

• Follows cleaning schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.,) as outlined for housekeeping department.
• Cleans assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures according to established housekeeping procedures.
• Cleans floors: Dry mops, wet mops, sweeps, waxes, buffs, disinfects where and when necessary. Performs emergency housekeeping where accidents occur.
• Cleans movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures: Dusts, spot cleans or washes, disinfects, when necessary, polishes where required. This includes the cleaning of ledges, shelves, vents, etc. Empties, cleans, and relines wastebaskets. Straightens or rearranges furniture as directed. Inspects furnishings for wear and defects.
• Cleans bathroom (resident, private): Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, and walls as directed. Washes windows and mirrors. Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Cleans entrances and exits: Cleans as directed above for floors and walls.
• Performs terminal cleaning duties according to established procedure in resident rooms when resident has been discharged or transferred and prepares room for new occupant.
• Reports supply and equipment needs to Director of Housekeeping for replenishing.
• Maintains equipment used in performing duties.
• Relieves laundress as scheduled or on a PRN basis.
• Receives and sorts cloths and linens according to fiber, color, and soiled condition.
• Operates washers and dryers in accordance with safety standards.
• Supplies recommended quantities of detergents and bleach. Folds, wraps, or places on hangers, completed laundry.
• Maintains laundry room and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
• All staff are required to take our free, on-site ASL and Culture classes.

Requirements:

• Ability to follow oral directions.
• Physically healthy and strong enough to perform duties.
• Ability to cooperate with others and behave in a pleasant manner.
• Perform tasks despite frequent interruptions.
• Economical use of supplies, care, and use of equipment. Any satisfactory combination of education, training, experience, or abilities in a related field.
• Must be able to accomplish all responsibilities without supervision or other employee assistance after the training period is completed and do so without injury to oneself or other individuals.
• Some knowledge of standard laundry equipment methods and equipment.
• Some knowledge of the use and care of standard commercial washing machine equipment.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance (after 1 year of employment)
• 403B
• 8 paid holidays, including your birthday
• Accrued 2 weeks vacation
• 6 PTO/Sick days

A background check report may be obtained for employment purposes. The background check may show criminal records.