Housekeeper/Laundry Aide - Seashore Gardens : Job Details

The Simon & Sylvia Zisman Seashore Gardens Living Center is an independent, nonprofit home for the aged in Galloway, NJ. We offer a continuum of services from assisted living to short- and long-term nursing care, Alzheimers care, respite care and rehabilitation all under one roof. Guided by Jewish tradition, and dedicated to enriching elder lives, we have proudly served our community for more than 100 years.

We have an immediate opening for Full Time Housekeeping Attendant/Laundry Attendant. The Ideal candidate will have prior experience in EVS, or Housekeeping Department, is friendly, polite, and willing to contribute to our mission of enriching elder lives. If this is you, we would love to hear from you!

Primary purpose of being a housekeeper and/or laundry aide is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, and/or Director of facility services, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. It is also to ensure that an adequate supply of linen is always on hand to meet the needs of the residents.

Working Conditions:

• Works throughout facility (i.e., resident rooms, therapy rooms, employee areas)
• Works in Laundry: washing, drying, folding and delivery to the units.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours
• Subject to frequent interruptions (such as housekeeping calls)
• Involved with residents, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Prior healthcare experience preferred, but not necessary

Specific Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
• Must have the ability to implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the environmental services department
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and complaint procedures

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents
• Must be able to perform day-to-day housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, polishing, emptying wastebaskets, cleaning, replenishing and mopping
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs floor to waist; lift 10 lbs waist to shoulder; lift and carry 30 lbs; and push/pull 40 lbs.
• Must practice dependable, regular attendance

Benefits:

Competitive Pay

Health insurance (Free for full-time individual employees)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Deductible Reimbursement

403 B Retirement Plan

FSA

Life Insurance (Free for full-time individual employees

Other supplemental insurance plans.

Paid time off

Same Day Pay

Longevity Bonus

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Work Location:

In person/On-Site