Under the general direction of the Building Services Manager, the Housekeeper will maintain assigned areas in a clean, neat and sanitary manner. Position performs facilities maintenance duties including but not limited to dusting, mopping, laundry, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms.

Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly cleans all assigned patient rooms, departments and Community Hospice facilities in accordance with Community Hospice’s established cleaning and sanitary procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining an adequate supply of clean linens for patients by laundering and sanitizing of soiled linens, when scheduled for laundry rotation.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Provides emergency cleaning of corridor carpets, upon request.
• Provides assistance during emergency situations as outlined in the facilities fire and disaster plans.
• Adheres to all infection control and isolation procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Understands and demonstrates proper usage of all cleaning chemicals in accordance with the MSDS product standards and Community Hospice procedures.
• Completes all scheduled daily assignments within designated time frames. Informs manager at the end of the day of any assignments not completed.

Education/Experience:
Previous housekeeping experience is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Cleaning and safety equipment is helpful.
• Standard Housekeeping procedures.

Skilled at:

• Ability to operate vacuums, floor extractors and other power tools applicable to the position.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.50 - $15.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Housekeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person