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Maine Veterans' Home Per Diem Housekeeping & Laundry Aide in Machias, Maine
Per Diem Housekeeping & Laundry Aide
Machias, ME (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=32+Veterans+Way+Machias+ME+USA+04654)
Description
We are currently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Housekeeping & Laundry Aide to join our team at our Machias home on a per diem (as-needed) basis. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexible scheduling while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents.
Position Summary
The Housekeeping & Laundry Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This role supports both housekeeping and laundry operations to ensure high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
Key Responsibilities
Clean and sanitize resident rooms, common areas, and bathrooms
Perform routine housekeeping duties such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and trash removal
Wash, dry, fold, and distribute resident laundry and linens
Follow infection control and safety procedures
Maintain equipment and report any maintenance concerns
Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily operational needs
What We Offer
Flexible per diem scheduling
Supportive team environment
Tapcheck – get early access to your earned wages when you need it
Qualifications
Previous housekeeping or laundry experience is a plus, but not required
Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
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.