Housekeeper

Housekeeper – Full Time

Berkshire Center | West Babylon, NY

Berkshire Center is currently seeking a Full-Time Housekeeper to join our Environmental Services team. The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for our residents, staff, and visitors.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping and environmental services throughout the facility.

• Clean and maintain resident rooms, nursing units, lounges, offices, restrooms, dining areas, shower rooms, stairwells, storage areas, and other assigned areas.

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the facility in accordance with Environmental Services Department standards and procedures.

• Thoroughly clean resident rooms and offices, including mopping floors, dusting, cleaning furniture and furnishings, and cleaning bathroom fixtures and walls.

• Terminal-clean resident rooms and prepare them for new admissions.

• Respond to and assist with emergency spills as needed.

• Collect, pack, and dispose of trash according to established procedures.

• Properly use and handle detergents, germicides, and other cleaning and chemical supplies.

• Report maintenance issues and needed repairs to the Environmental Services Supervisor.

• Follow all established cleaning, sanitation, infection control, and safety procedures.

• Work effectively with minimal supervision while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.

• Perform routine and repetitive tasks while managing frequent interruptions.

• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, supervisors, and other members of the care team.

• Assist with training or providing instruction to other employees as needed.

• Perform other housekeeping and Environmental Services duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and for a minimum distance of 50 feet.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical housekeeping duties throughout the workday.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Familiarity with the proper use of cleaning products and chemicals is preferred.

• Previous housekeeping or environmental services experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting is a plus.