EVS/Housekeeping

Why should you join our Team?

We’re committed to building a culture of teamwork, one where employees know they belong and feel like they are valued for their contributions. We are a diverse community that supports each other, shares knowledge to enhance fellow team member’s growth, and recognizes the hard work and dedication it takes to be an accountable team member.

Being part of our authentic team will enable you to enjoy a rewarding and resourceful culture that is united in our passion to provide meaningful care to others.

What you can expect as part of our Team:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following, other duties may be assigned.

Cleaning of resident rooms, bathrooms, training toilets, shower rooms, tea and TV rooms and all other public and private areas throughout the facility.

Removing and rehanging curtains and drapes for laundering purposes.

Sanitizing beds, furniture or other equipment, as assigned.

Stocking supply closets and housekeeping carts with housekeeping supplies and chemicals.

Treats the residents with respect and courtesy.

Maintains confidentiality and respects residents’ privacy.

Follows safety and Infection Control Policies and Procedures.

Follows all other applicable department and facility policies.

Attends staff inservice programs as scheduled.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What’s needed to join our Team:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

LANGUAGE SKILLS: The position requires the ability to hear oral instruction and pages and requests from both management and nursing staff. The position requires the ability to read and understand written communications, as well as instructions for chemicals and supplies.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Conforms to established work hours and maintains an acceptable work attendance record. Also has good interpersonal skills, treats residents, families/visitors and co-workers with courtesy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires walking or standing 100% of the time. The position requires bending, reaching, stooping, crouching and crawling in order to properly clean in, under, and around various objects.

The position requires use of a ladder for cleaning and hanging. Hands are used to handle cleaning products and equipment. The position requires use of the sense of smell for odor detection.

The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs. and pushing and pulling over 100 lbs. for the use of a housekeeping cart on 4 wheel casters or a dolly cart on 4-wheel casters.

Why you’ll Enjoy being part of our Team:

Competitive wages and excellent benefits package for full time including: Family health insurance, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance available.

Please contact Christine Giuliani at(570) 344-6177 ×1110 if you have any questions.

Applications accepted online or in person 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday at:

Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab ( Jewish Home of Eastern PA)
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510

E.O.E.