Housing Aide

About Shepherd Center With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked byU.S. Newsas one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems.

Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers, strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.

As a member of the housing team, the Housing Aide is responsible for cleaning and stocking apartments as they are vacated, as well as cleaning and stocking public areas. This position emphasizes the importance of positive public relations and conducts such while performing assigned duties. Through this role, the Housing Aide continually seeks ways to improve the appearance of the apartments and housing facility.

The Housing Aide performs several duties to promote a positive patient experience at Shepherd Center. Accountabilities:

• Inspects linen for cleanliness and restocks if necessary.
• Notifies Housing Manager of any problems/maintenance issues identified during cleaning of units or public areas.
• Ensures that all apartments are correctly stocked for next guest.
• Cleans and stocks public restrooms and water fountains in accordance with procedures.

High school graduate preferred

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1 year of housekeeping experience preferred, preferably in hospitality or healthcare setting

• Ability to work well with others
• Excellent customer service skills

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Ability to walk easily throughout housing facilities, lift 35 pounds

Physically cleaning facilities and performing simple maintenance tasks inside with heating and air conditioning. Occasionally outside when cleaning offsite apartments

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems, Shepherd Center is ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation.

Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.

We’re often recognized among the best employers and as a best place to work. Many of our staff have been here for decades. We have a culture of hope, humor, and hard work that helps patients achieve their highest levels of independence with dignity.