Job Opportunity: Housekeeping Aide

Woodland Pond at New Paltz is Hiring!

Housekeeping Aide

It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent income, benefits and perks.
Job Details Job Job location: Woodland Pond, Inc - New Paltz, NY income Range: Undisclosed Position Summary The Housekeeper is responsible for providing and maintaining a clean and sanitary environment to Woodland Pond standards to provide residents with a homelike quality of life ESSENTIAL tasks AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Cleans and organizes all assigned areas, including but not limited to, resident rooms/apartments, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, nurses stations, utility rooms, dining rooms, shower rooms, public bathrooms and offices (*CF) Disinfects and sterilizes equipment everyday Empties waste baskets, transports trash and waste to proper disposal areas (*CF) Detail cleans the following, but not limited to, furniture, fixtures, ceilings, walls, windows, floors Reports any repairs needed immediately to manager or proper department such as: leaky faucets or toilets, loose tiles, broken windows, missing nuts or screws, beds needing repair, etc. Maintains all safety precautions in housekeeping procedures (*CF) Assists with the training and orientation of new housekeeping staff Completes all required training and in-services All other tasks as assigned GENERAL expertise AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of tasks Willing to lgain and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and/or holidays Maintains predictable and reliable attendance, wearing the appropriate uniform as assigned Qualifications High school graduate or HSE preferred Prior significant practice preferred Basic computer expertise required Able to write legibly, takes oral and written instruction well Able to complete basic math calculations accurately Has demonstrated expertise of appropriate expertise for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the elderly or geriatric population