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Posted July 30, 2026

Housekeeper

Skilled Nursing of NY
Wantagh, NY, US Full Time
22USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

A skilled nursing facility is hiring a Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and staff. This position is ideal for someone dependable, hands-on, and attentive to detail.

Schedule:

  • 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  • Maintain cleanliness throughout resident rooms, common areas, and facility spaces

  • Prepare rooms for new admissions to ensure they are move-in ready

  • Clean and disinfect furnishings, fixtures, ledges, restrooms, and heating/AC units

  • Handle and distribute clean linens and assist with linen delivery throughout the facility

  • Remove trash and support overall sanitation efforts across the building

  • Assist with stripping and waxing floors as needed

  • Break down and set up areas as needed for cleaning and facility operations

  • Assist with snow shoveling and weather-related cleanup as needed

  • Participate in special cleaning projects and other assigned facility tasks

  • Follow established housekeeping procedures and regulatory guidelines

  • Complete assigned tasks under the direction of the Housekeeping Director

  • Perform physical duties, including lifting up to 75 pounds

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong attention to detail and a dependable work ethic

  • Prior housekeeping or janitorial experience required

  • Experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting is a plus

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English

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