Housekeeping Specialist

Housekeeping Specialist - Per Diem

Job Summary

The Housekeeping Specialist will be responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness and sanitation of all areas within AgeWell PACE. The position requires the ability to work in a team-oriented environment, as well as the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision. At AgeWell PACE, we are committed to providing our participants and team members with a clean and safe environment. The Housekeeping Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining this environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas such as day center, health center, kitchen, common areas, offices, and bathrooms.
• Scrape, rinse, and load dishes and utensils into a dish machine.
• Empty trash containers regularly
• Ensure that all cleaning equipment and supplies are properly maintained and stored.
• Communicate regularly with other members of the team.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Possess the Ability To

• Work independently and as an effective member of a team.
• Understand the importance of maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from varying cultural backgrounds.
• Effectively manage your time.
• Work in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.
• Pass a criminal background which will verify that the employee is: not excluded from participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs; has not been convicted of criminal offenses related to their involvement in Medicaid, Medicare, other health insurance or health care programs, or social services programs under title XX of the Act; and have not been convicted of physical, sexual, drug or alcohol abuse.

Experience & Education

• At least 2 years’ experience in a housekeeping or related role.
• Detail oriented, with strong multi-tasking skills
• Experience working in a healthcare setting preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical demands: Housekeeping Specialist must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling and repetitive lifting with or without reasonable accommodations. Housekeeping Specialist must be able to lift, pull and carry up to 40lbs. Housekeeping Specialist must be able to talk and hear, particularly for daily interactions with team members and elderly participants.
• Work Environment: Housekeeping Specialist must be able to work in a busy and demanding center environment with moderate to loud noise levels.

The Job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked in healthcare, specifically a nursing home?

Experience:

• Housekeeping: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22