Housekeeping Aide

Company: Elderwood
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: September 6, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: Join Our Team: Are you looking for a new start? A great opportunity awaits with Elderwood! Overview: Our facilities' pleasant decor and amenities create home-like comfort for all who live in them. Housekeeping team members keep individuals' rooms and gathering areas clean, tidy and attractive. Shift: Days, including every other weekend rotation Responsibilities: * Maintain cleanliness of general areas and assigned rooms of residents * Help move personal belongings of residents and clean and disinfect floor, furniture, bed and bathroom according to accepted procedures when a resident is discharged or transferred to another room. * Follow safety rules, and where applicable, maintain vigilance concerning fire regulations and hazards as stated in procedures. * Practice infection control principles in cleaning methods and personal hygiene. * Keep cleaning compounds and hazardous substances stored properly for the protection of residents and staff. * Collect and dispose of trash and other refuse in such a manner that prevents the transmission of disease and does not create a nuisance or fire hazard, nor a breeding place for insects and rodents. Qualifications: * Minimum 18 yrs. age required, HS diploma or equivalent preferred. * Position related experience preferred but not required. * Interest in housekeeping skills and procedures necessary. * Ability to perform assigned tasks to a high degree of excellence, and cleanliness required. * Respect for residents' privacy and rights for respect and dignity necessary. Company Details: Elderwood at Wheatfield is a 123 bed skilled nursing facility (SNF) offering a unique campus setting. This campus also includes an assisted living facility and an independent living community. We believe we have an excellent location with the right amount of seclusion and accessibility featuring a beautiful courtyard and an established reputation within the community for providing exceptional care! Our services and programs include Cardiac Rehab, Oncology, Orthopedic Rehab, SMARTS Express Care, and Wound Care; as well as Specialty Programs including Palliative Care, Respite Care and Seasons Memory Care. Employee Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Clean, Neat & Newly Renovated Facility, Consistent work and holiday rotations to provide you with a great work/life balance, Generous PTO & holiday package, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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