Housekeeper- SNF

Community: Galena Nursing Center

Community Type: Skilled Nursing

Location: Galena, KS

Shifts Available: Days / Weekends

Employment Type: PRN

Pay: Starting at $14/hour

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Make a Difference Every Day in Senior Living

Looking for a rewarding job in senior care where your work truly matters? At Americare Senior Living, you'll build relationships, support residents, and be part of a team that feels like family.

Who We Are

• Trusted senior living provider with 40+ years of experience
• Guided by our RISING values: Respect • Integrity • Servant Heart • Inspire • Nurture • Growth
• Known for Hometown Hospitality and small, family-like communities
• Recognized as a Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces in Aging Services

Why Join Americare

• Make a daily impact in resident care and quality of life
• Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and coworkers
• Join a culture focused on respect, compassion, and connection
• Flexible scheduling options to support your lifestyle

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay + annual increases
• Daily pay access (get paid when you need it)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance and career growth opportunities
• Free meals during shifts
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

Benefits may vary based on full-time, part-time, or PRN status.

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Your Role as a Housekeeper

Skilled Nursing

We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our skilled nursing team and help maintain a clean, safe, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This role is essential to infection control, resident comfort, and overall community standards.

What You'll Do

• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms, common areas, work areas, and offices
• Perform laundry duties, including sorting, washing, drying, folding, and storing personal and general laundry
• Follow deep-cleaning schedules and infection control protocols
• Report maintenance and repair needs to the supervisor
• Maintain housekeeping carts, tools, and equipment in a clean and safe condition
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and handling of cleaning chemicals in compliance with OSHA standards
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure it is in good condition
• Adhere to established cleaning routines and safety procedures
• Attend required training sessions and staff meetings to support service quality and efficiency

Physical Demands

• Stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently
• Lift up to 25 lbs. and push or pull up to 100 lbs.
• Crouch, kneel, balance, stoop, and bend as needed

Safety Requirements

• Use PPE including gloves, gowns, and face protection as required
• Wear supportive, non-slip footwear
• Use carts and casters to transport items safely
• Follow OSHA standards for hazardous cleaning agents and SDS guidelines
• Report all work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
• Participate in company drug testing procedures

Work Environment

This position operates primarily indoors in a Skilled Nursing community with adequate lighting and ventilation. Occasional interaction with residents during daily routines or activities may occur.

Qualifications

• Grade school education required
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, resident-centered environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability

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