Per Diem Housekeeping Aide
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MAINE VETERANS HOMES
Bangor, ME, US
Summary
The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing resident rooms, common areas, and clinical spaces to maintain a safe environment. They also perform routine tasks like dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and replenishing supplies while adhering to infection control protocols.
Job Description
Description
Maine Veterans’ Homes is seeking a dependable Per Diem Housekeeping Aide to join our team. This position plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and families.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, demonstrates respect and compassion for residents, and understands the importance of cleanliness in a healthcare setting. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexible, per diem work while making a meaningful difference in the lives of Veterans.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and clinical spaces
- Perform routine housekeeping duties, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and trash removal
- Follow infection control and safety procedures in accordance with facility guidelines
- Replenish supplies in resident rooms and common areas
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the facility
- Maintain confidentiality and respect for residents at all times
- Work cooperatively with residents, families, staff, and other members of the care team
What We Offer
- Flexible per diem scheduling
- Tapcheck – Get access to your pay before payday
- Supportive team environment
- Meaningful work serving Veterans
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in healthcare or long-term care, is a plus
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe handling procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and reliability
- Compassionate and respectful approach when working around elderly and disabled residents
- Basic computer skills
Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Caring For Those Who Served – Maine Veterans’ Homes is a not-for-profit organization that operates six quality-award winning long-term care and assisted living communities throughout the state, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term, and secure memory care for Maine's veterans, their spouses, and Gold-star parents.
Founded
1977
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Augusta, Maine
Caring For Those Who Served – Maine Veterans’ Homes is a not-for-profit organization that operates six quality-award winning long-term care and assisted living communities throughout the state, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term, and secure memory care for Maine's veterans, their spouses, and Gold-star parents.
Founded
1977
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Augusta, Maine