Housekeeper - Part time - Community Hospice House

Home Health & Hospice Care • Merrimack, NH

26d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Housekeeper position at Community Hospice House, requiring 24 hours per week with shifts from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, including weekend and holiday rotations. The role involves maintaining a clean and aseptic environment for patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas, adhering to infection prevention practices and safety protocols. Responsibilities include cleaning, dusting, disinfecting, managing supplies, laundering linens, reporting maintenance issues, assisting with inventory, transporting items, and providing courteous assistance to patients, families, and visitors. The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, has a strong attention to detail, and is committed to providing compassionate service in a hospice setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with previous housekeeping or cleaning experience required; or 3-5 additional years of related experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.
• Knowledge of housekeeping practices, infection prevention, and workplace safety.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean environment.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to delivering compassionate service in a hospice setting.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas according to established standards.
• Vacuum, dust, disinfect, and move furniture to maintain a clean and aseptic environment.
• Follow infection prevention practices, PPE requirements, and safety protocols.
• Handle cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and in accordance with policies.
• Stock patient rooms and maintain housekeeping supplies.
• Launder, store, and distribute linens and towels.
• Report maintenance concerns, repair needs, and safety hazards.
• Assist with inventory management, supply organization, and departmental equipment care.
• Transport furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed.
• Provide courteous assistance and direction to patients, families, and visitors.
• Participate in required trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement & Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans
• Continuous earned time accrual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED