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Job description
Community: Heritage Health Care Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing
Community Type: Skilled Nursing
Location: Chanute, KS
Shifts Available: Evenings
Employment Type: Part-Time
Pay: Starting at $14/hour
Why You'll Love Working Here:
At Americare Senior Living, housekeeping team members are truly seen as essential to resident care and comfort—not just behind-the-scenes support. You'll work in a respectful, team-oriented environment where leadership appreciates your hard work and coworkers step in to help one another.
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Your Role as a Housekeeper
Skilled Nursing
We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our skilled nursing team and help maintain a clean, safe, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This role is essential to infection control, resident comfort, and overall community standards.
What You'll Do
Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms, common areas, work areas, and offices
Perform laundry duties, including sorting, washing, drying, folding, and storing personal and general laundry
Follow deep-cleaning schedules and infection control protocols
Report maintenance and repair needs to the supervisor
Maintain housekeeping carts, tools, and equipment in a clean and safe condition
Ensure proper labeling, storage, and handling of cleaning chemicals in compliance with OSHA standards
Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure it is in good condition
Adhere to established cleaning routines and safety procedures
Attend required training sessions and staff meetings to support service quality and efficiency
Physical Demands
Stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently
Lift up to 25 lbs. and push or pull up to 100 lbs.
Crouch, kneel, balance, stoop, and bend as needed
Safety Requirements
Use PPE including gloves, gowns, and face protection as required
Wear supportive, non-slip footwear
Use carts and casters to transport items safely
Follow OSHA standards for hazardous cleaning agents and SDS guidelines
Report all work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
Participate in company drug testing procedures
Work Environment
This position operates primarily indoors in a Skilled Nursing community with adequate lighting and ventilation. Occasional interaction with residents during daily routines or activities may occur.
Qualifications
Grade school education required
Must be at least 16 years of age
Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
Commitment to maintaining a clean, resident-centered environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability
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Advance Your Clinical Career in Senior Living
Are you a nurse or clinical professional looking for a meaningful role in senior living or long-term care ? At Americare, you'll combine clinical excellence with compassionate care.
Who We Are
Leading senior living and healthcare provider serving multiple states
40+ years of experience in assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing
Values-driven culture built on RISING: Respect • Integrity • Servant Heart • Inspire • Nurture • Growth
Nationally recognized workplace and care provider
Why Join Americare
Deliver high-quality resident-centered clinical care
Work with supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
Opportunity to grow into leadership or specialty clinical roles
Focus on quality outcomes, compliance, and patient safety
Be part of a mission-driven organization that values your expertise
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation + bonus opportunities (role dependent)
Daily pay access
Paid time off (PTO)
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with company contribution
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
Free meals during shifts
Recognition programs and career advancement pathways
Benefits may vary based on full-time, part-time, or PRN status.
Grow your clinical career in senior living with Americare. Apply today.
Worksite address
chanute, KS, 66720, US
Who can apply
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