Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Royal 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.

• 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.