Housekeeper

It is the mission of Life's Journey Hospice to provide compassionate, quality comfort care that enhances the lives of people with life-limiting illness and their families. Life's Journey Hospice is committed to quality patient care, caregiver support and education. Our care allows terminally ill patients and their families to experience the end of life together, in the comfort and security of their home or wherever they call home.

We are looking for a full time, day shift Housekeeper/Environmental Services Associate to join our team!  The Environmental Services Associate is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day cleaning of Life’s Journey Hospice House in regards to patient rooms, direct patient area, bathroom, shower, common area and administrative offices in accordance with the company standards and current policies and procedures.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Portray a positive company image and engage in professional and friendly communications with all patients, families
• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, and other work areas in accordance with Company                   specifications
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or window blinds, using vacuum cleaners and/or other related appliances
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of trash and waste in designated areas
• Promotes safety of self and others with appropriate use of personal protective equipment
• Maintains janitor closet, cart, and supply area in a clean, neat condition
• Cleans all equipment used daily and stores in designated area
• Supports patient care and customer service by responding to requests for unscheduled housekeeping needs which are            essential for reasons of health, safety, or comfort
• Must follow Universal Protection Precautions and Blood borne Pathogens Guidelines
• Keep outside grounds tidy and free from trash
• Performs other duties, as assigned by Administrator/Executive Director

Qualified applicants will possess the following:

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Complete Hospice Orientation and Hospice 101.
• Ability to work independently, be organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of hospice policies and procedures.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
• One or more years professional housekeeping experience or related experience preferred.
• One or more years general customer service experience required

We offer the following benefits for full time employees:

• 401 K (matching)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (plus Company Paid Life Insurance)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Early access to earned wages
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.