Housekeeper/Laundry Aide

Competitive wages. The Care Center of Dequincy is seeking an energetic Housekeeper/Laundry Aide. Are you flexible and always willing to jump in and help where you're needed? Are you conscientious about following policies and procedures correctly? Do you take pride in your work? If so, then you might just be perfect for this Housekeeping position! As a housekeeper, you'll be responsible for general cleaning of all common areas and resident rooms. We want to ensure that our residents live in a home with clean and comfortable surroundings. Job Summary Cleans and services rooms, baths, lavatories, if any, and other resident areas. Dusts furniture and equipment. Cleans windowsills, baseboards, empties trash baskets, and arranges furniture in an orderly fashion. Performs a variety of related duties in resident areas. Cleans and services assigned areas and equipment; efficient expenditures of soap, polishes and similar supplies; and keeps nursing facility in clean and orderly manner. Services are performed within every department of the facility and are planned with all departments. Education Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions. Qualifications Previous experience preferable but not essential. Worker receives on-the-job training with supervision. Must have some knowledge in the use of cleaning devices such as brooms, mops, buffers and other cleaning equipment. Has an interest in learning, ability to cooperate, and is willing to work under supervision. Must work scheduled hours each week, which may include working weekends and holidays. Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination. Responsibilities To execute duties under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nurses and/or Administrator and Housekeeping Supervisor according to assignment. To keep the nursing facility in a clean and sanitary condition in order to provide for the welfare and care of the residents in a healthful environment. Must have a genuine interest in working with geriatrics. Williness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis, and perform tasks despite frequent interruptions. Ability to perform tasks with #J-18808-Ljbffr