FT Housekeeping - Orlando Hospice House

Chapters Health System•Orlando, FL

28d•$17 - $25

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for keeping the Hospice House clean and sanitary. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and other assigned spaces, potentially at more than one facility during a shift. The position also provides secondary dietary support when assigned, including preparing and distributing meals and cleaning dietary equipment. The role requires compliance with infection-control practices, company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior related experience in a hospital, hospice house, nursing home, and/or general cleaning.
Technical proficiency in housekeeping functions.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of housekeeping industry standards and regulations.
Skill in using and caring for housekeeping equipment, including vacuums, dusters, and chemical pumps.
Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English.
For intermittent driving: valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in accordance with Company policy.
Ability to travel to other locations.
Ability to keep simple records and follow simple step-by-step instructions.
Ability to work with detergents and custodial cleaning chemicals without adverse reactions.
Ability to constantly lift, pull, carry, and/or push objects weighing up to 55 pounds.
Ability to stand, kneel, walk, climb, crouch, or bend for long periods.
For the secondary dietary role: skill in using and caring for dietary equipment, including convection ovens, steam kettles, large mixers, Robot Coupe equipment, blenders, and dish machines.
Must satisfactorily complete competency requirements for the position.
Consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
For employees performing services for Florida affiliates, eligibility verification through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse after a conditional offer and ongoing eligibility.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned surfaces, floors, equipment, wall surfaces and hangings, linens and towels, beds and bed components, furniture, carts, and other items.
Clean common areas and each patient’s room and bathroom daily using infection-control techniques.
Perform scheduled deep cleaning.
Thoroughly clean all equipment after each use.
When assigned secondary dietary duties, warm, plate, and garnish meals; distribute meals and retrieve dishes; and clean dietary equipment after each use.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent the Company professionally and provide appropriate care or services to clients.
Comply with state, federal, and local regulations, company policies and procedures, and health, safety, and security practices.
Maintain confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues, and other sensitive situations.
Use resources responsibly, participate in community and professional organizations, and contribute to performance improvement and quality activities.
Improve professional knowledge and skills, advance electronic media skills, support research and educational activities, and share expertise with co-workers.