Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Brentwood Nursing Home facility in Warwick, Rhode Island is seeking a meticulous Housekeeper to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation for our cherished residents and guests.

• Perform comprehensive cleaning duties, such as cleaning and disinfecting floors, making beds, dusting surfaces, and ensuring all areas meet our stringent cleanliness standards.
• Manage laundry tasks, including washing, drying, ironing, and sorting linens.
• Restock and organize essential supplies in resident rooms and common areas.
• Promptly respond to housekeeping requests and address spills or other immediate needs.
• Collect and remove trash and debris efficiently.
• Conduct detailed deep cleans as required to maintain optimal hygiene.
• Report any property damage or maintenance issues to your supervisor.
• Handle and log lost and found items with care and integrity.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent is desired.
• Experience:
  
  Prior housekeeping experience, particularly in a healthcare setting, is preferred.

• Communication:
  Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language effectively.
• Decision-Making:
  Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to interact tactfully and respectfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Work Ethic:
  • Maintain diligent care and use of supplies and equipment.
  • Ensure the pristine appearance of work areas.
  • Perform regular inspections for sanitation, order, safety, and proper execution of assigned duties.
  • Willingness to collaborate harmoniously with colleagues and engage with residents at their individual maturity levels.
  • Ability to accurately follow written and oral instructions regarding the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, and disinfecting solutions.
• Safety:
  Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Availability:
  Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary, and to cover other positions as needed. Subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster).
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Willingness to attend and participate in continuing educational programs.

This role requires physical stamina and the ability to move intermittently throughout all areas of the facility during working hours. Housekeepers are subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule cleaning activities. The position involves continuous interaction with residents, staff, visitors, and government personnel under various conditions and circumstances.