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First Atlantic Health Care Housekeeper / Maintenance Assistant in Dexter, Maine
Dexter Health Care is a 53 bed full service Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidence based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and a commitment to deliver the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Dexter Health Care house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
Housekeeper/Maintenance Assistant
You are a key part of the team providing great care to your Residents and in this is a very important role, you are performing day-to-day services ensuring a clean, attractive, and safe place for Residents to live and staff to work. Your hard work makes a difference.
Every day, you are making a positive impression on your Residents, their families, and their visitors.
Essential Functions:
The following list of duties includes primary responsibilities, but is not all-inclusive:
Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established maintenance policies and procedures.
Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc.
Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed, in accordance with established procedures.
Clean windows and screens as directed.
Replace burned-out light bulks, to include, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, and room call lights, and perform cleaning duties whenever necessary.
Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed by supervisor.
Be in an on-call rotation for nights, weekends, and emergencies in conjunction with the maintenance staff at the facility.
Promotes the facility philosophy of care and mission statement.
Performs other housekeeping duties as assigned.
As you are taking care of your Residents, you have:
Flexible Shifts; typically working days or evenings
Pay on Demand- Daily access to your paycheck
Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your career with us
Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
Employer paid life insurance
Paid Time Off available to all employees
401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
A place to make a difference in your community and be proud of your hard work
Housekeeper and Maintenance Education and Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Prior cleaning or healthcare experience preferred; and we are very happy to train!
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.
Learn about regulations and guidelines governing environmental services functions in the long-term care facility
All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.