Island Nursing

LOGIN Housekeeper Full Time Day Shift Island Nursing Rehab Center DESCRIPTION We are a 120-bed not-for-profit nursing facility offering advanced healthcare while providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative services for both long and short term residents.. Located on eight beautiful landscaped acres, we also provide sub-acute services, wound care and respite services.. The Mission of Island Nursing and Rehab Center is to provide the highest quality of care to all residents/patients in a manner that ensures respect, dignity, compassion, sensitivity and concern.. The Vision of Island Nursing and Rehab Center is to achieve the highest level of resident/patient care services by focusing on resident/patient satisfaction and to serve as a center of excellence for our specialty programs, as well as a high-quality provider of care to the elderly and physically frail population in our community.. Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Director of Environmental Services.

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**JOB DESCRIPTION** **LOCATION** LOGIN Housekeeper Full Time Day Shift Island Nursing Rehab Center DESCRIPTION We are a 120-bed not-for-profit nursing facility offering advanced healthcare while providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative services for both long and short term residents. Located on eight beautiful landscaped acres, we also provide sub-acute services, wound care and respite services. The Mission of Island Nursing and Rehab Center is to provide the highest quality of care to all residents/patients in a manner that ensures respect, dignity, compassion, sensitivity and concern. The Vision of Island Nursing and Rehab Center is to achieve the highest level of resident/patient care services by focusing on resident/patient satisfaction and to serve as a center of excellence for our specialty programs, as well as a high-quality provider of care to the elderly and physically frail population in our community. We are currently seeking a full-time Housekeeper for 7:00am - 3:00pm (scheduled to work every other Sat. and Sun.) to to be cross-trained in the Laundry Department. The Housekeeper will help assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner, keep resident clothing clean and presentable and maintain an adequate supply of linen at all times to meet the needs of the residents. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical. * Keep assigned work areas maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner. * Assure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing laundry/linen procedures. * Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies. * Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Director of Environmental Services. * Assure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift. * Keep supervisor informed of supply needs. * Assure that an adequate supply of laundry/linen is maintained in closets to meet the daily needs of the residents. * Perform day-to-day laundry functions as assigned. * Label clothing as required. * Collect, sort, soiled laundry, garments, etc. and separate those items that require special stain removal/treatment. * Press/iron garments as instructed. * Clean floors to include, sweeping, dusting and damp/wet mopping. * Fold, stack, hand and distribute clean laundry, garments, etc. to residents daily and/or as instructed. * Discard waste/trash into proper container and reline trash receptacle with liners. * Attend in-service education as required. * Perform related duties as required. **REQUIREMENTS:** * Candidates with experience in a hospital or nursing home preferred. * Knowledge of the dementia population and dealing with related behaviors. * Understands written and oral instruction. * Understands and absorbs new work methods. * Capable of completing schedules effectively. * Capable of standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package. **EOE M/F/D/V** LOCATION 5537 Express Dr N, Holtsville, NY 11742, USA

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