Housekeeper/ Laundry Aide

About the role

Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 5 Star CMS, 280-bed skilled nursing facility located at 99 Golden Hill Drive, Kingston, NY 12401. We are seeking compassionate, professional, family-oriented candidates to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner; that all staff has the appropriate training, equipment and supplies successfully execute this responsibility.
• Ensure appropriate techniques are followed when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning/laundry prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.
• Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping/laundry functions.
• Cookout routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services. Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures.
• Makes decisions that reflect both knowledge and good judgment.
• Shows evidence of awareness of own limitations and seeks assistance when necessary.
• Adheres to dress code and facility attendance policy.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth. Attends and participates in all scheduled training, educational and orientation classes, programs and activities including annual mandatory classes.
• Follows work schedules and completes assigned tasks according to the established standards of the facility.
• Reviews staff concerns in a timely manner. Assure adequate communication to keep the Director of Facilities and Grounds informed of any area of concern.
• In conjunction with the human resources department and Director of Facilities and Grounds, responsible for maintaining established goals for employee turnover and retention.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.