Custodial and Housekeeping Services Archives

ROOM ATTENDANT

by Kelly Dawn | Aug 27, 2025

Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers

Maryknoll, NY (Ossining)

Who We Are:

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers – also known as the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc. – was founded in 1911 with the support of the Bishops of the United States to be the chief mission outreach of the Catholic Church in the United States. We currently serve in 20 countries worldwide – especially among the poor.

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers seeks a Room Attendant to perform cleaning and disinfecting of bedrooms and bathrooms for Residents and Visitors, following highest standards and protocols for nursing home institutions and hotels.

Make beds, cleaning regular and hospital beds, change linens of residents and guest rooms.
Perform laundry duties and housekeeping duties.
Recognize physical and psychological well-being of residents and report concerns to Health Services and nurses.
While using appropriate personal protection equipment, disinfect all areas of responsibility.
Follow all Maryknoll housekeeping duties specification.
Preparation of rooms for residents and patients, moving from room to room, packing, special projects, decorations, events, organizing storage and cages.
Help with daily masses, special masses and funerals.
When a Member/ Patient needs something they always ask us to solve the problem, no matter how busy we are, we will always solve it for them.
Housekeeping is responsible for providing a service that guarantees good cleaning, quality and well-being to the patient and resident.

This is an Essential Services Personnel position. Essential Services Personnel are expected to report to work under all circumstances including inclement weather-related conditions, holidays, etc. They are to adhere to the shift schedules established by their supervisors or as directed by them.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year of experience in institutional cleaning.
Blood borne pathogens trained.
Understanding of airborne substances and the proper handling and disposal of bio-hazardous waste.
Ability to follow directions.
Communicate effectively.
Detail oriented.
Flexible.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of cleaning materials and how to use them safely and efficiently.
The maintenance and order of housekeeping closet and equipment.
Required to work occasional weekends (about 10 major events a year) and overtime as needed or as scheduled by the Supervisor.
Required to be on call as per schedule.
Must be able to lift and handle items up to 25 pounds.