Housekeeper - Environmental Service Aide

Full Time | 7-3:30 pm | NYS Pension & Retirement Plan

** Starting hourly rate between $15 - 17.84/hour (depending on shift and experience) **

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing is a 5-Star Quality Rated Senior Care Community conveniently located in Albany County, NY.

The Environmental Services Aide performs tasks related to Facility Environmental Services (i.e., housekeeping and/or laundry duties). Work routines are learned on the job and may include, but are not limited to, building cleaning, equipment cleaning or minor maintenance, complete processing of soiled linen and garments, and maintaining or restocking of certain inventories. The work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Environmental Services.

Requirements for a Shaker Place Environmental Services Aide:

• May be required to possess and maintain an active, valid New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's License. (not required)

Responsibilities for a Shaker Place Environmental Services Aide:

• Cleans and disinfects resident rooms, nursing stations, therapy suites, offices, public areas, corridors, etc.;
• Sweeps, mops vacuums floors, carpeting, etc.;
• Cleans and stocks cleaning carts;
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms, shower rooms, and all fixtures;
• Moves and rearranges furniture;
• Disposes of trash and waste materials including hazardous waste;
• Dusts, cleans or polishes surfaces and finishes on furniture, woodwork, fixtures, etc.;
• Washes windows, walls, counters, and other surface areas;
• Hangs or straightens window trimmings, curtains, blinds, etc.;
• Operates typical electrical janitorial equipment such as vacuums, buffers, automatic scrubbers, etc.;
• Removes soiled linen or garments;
• Delivers/distributes clean linen or garments;
• Sorts, classifies, marks, weighs items sent to laundry;
• Prepares bags for and operates laundry conveyor system;
• Operates washer/extractors and dryers in the laundering of linen and garments;
• Transports soiled and clean linen and garments in accordance with proper sorting and delivery procedures;
• Sorts, folds and classifies clean laundry as necessary;
• Follows established infection control procedures and guidelines;
• Follows established safety procedures and guidelines;
• May be assigned to operate a light truck for the pick-up and delivery of laundry;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

About Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing:

• Beautiful, recently renovated, state-of-the-art facilities with new amenities, advanced equipment, and thoughtful design
• We cultivate a supportive, inclusive, respectful, diverse and welcoming culture committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents
• Our Mission is to provide comprehensive care and exceptional services to the people of Albany County and surrounding areas
• For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to enhancing each resident's quality of life and valuing their independence, dignity, and happiness.

Each day and every interaction are an opportunity to further Our Mission of providing the highest quality of care and demonstrate respect, dignity, and compassion to not only our Residents but also our Staff.

Excellent Benefits provided to Shaker Place Team Members:

• Competitive pay rates & shift differentials
• Health Insurance Options: Low cost or No cost Health, Dental, Vision, Prescriptions for you & your family
• Generous Paid Time Off includes vacation, personal, holidays
• NYS Pension / Retirement Plan
• 401K Deferred Compensation: full or part time
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available after just 1-year for Full Time & Part employees
• Union Assisted Training after one year
• Monthly Bus Pass: Discounted rate of only $9
• So much more including Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 529 College Savings Plan and more!

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.