Housekeeper (PER DIEM)

Masonicare Corp•Chester, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Masonicare at Chester Village is hiring a per diem Housekeeper in Chester, Connecticut. The Housekeeper receives instructions about work areas and assignments, then gathers the cleaning supplies and equipment needed. The role includes cleaning common areas and residents’ homes, dusting furnishings and woodwork, washing walls and windows, mopping and vacuuming floors, and stripping and remaking unoccupied beds. Work may involve using stepladders and mechanical vacuums. The Housekeeper reports defective equipment, faulty operations, or other concerns to a supervisor; keeps equipment and work areas clean and orderly; and monitors the housekeeping cart in resident-access areas because cleaning fluids may be dangerous. The role follows safety and infection-control procedures and involves respectful, reassuring communication with adult and older adult residents and patients. The Housekeeper also works positively with staff as part of a team, attends departmental meetings and relevant in-service education, and performs other related duties as assigned. No experience is necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

Receive instructions about work areas and specific assignments, and assemble the necessary cleaning supplies and equipment.
Clean common areas and residents’ homes.
Dust furnishings, woodwork, sills, doors, and other surfaces; wash walls and windows; dry- and wet-mop floors; and vacuum floors and carpets.
Strip and remake unoccupied beds.
Use stepladders and operate mechanical vacuums as required.
Report defective equipment, faulty operations, and questionable matters to the appropriate supervisor.
Keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
Monitor the housekeeping cart in resident-access areas due to potentially dangerous cleaning fluids.
Follow prescribed safety and infection-control procedures.
Interact respectfully and reassuringly with adult and older adult residents and patients when addressing complaints or concerns.
Communicate effectively and tactfully with residents and patients, taking account of their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities, and physical condition.
Interact positively and effectively with staff and perform duties as part of a team.
Attend departmental meetings and appropriate in-service education programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.