Housekeeper Per Diem

Chapters Health System•Sebring, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper has day-to-day responsibility for ensuring the Hospice House is clean and sanitary. The Housekeeper properly cleans and sanitizes patients’ rooms, common areas, bathrooms, offices, and all other spaces, as assigned. Chapters Health System is a progressive leader and premier health organization, dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates. Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs.

Requirements

A high school diploma or G.E.D. or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Prior related experience in hospital, hospice house, nursing home, and/or general cleaning experience
Must possess technical proficiencies in housekeeping functions
Strong interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of housekeeping industry standards and regulations
Skill in the use of and care for housekeeping equipment including, but not limited to, vacuum, dusters, chemical pumps, etc.
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language conversationally
Ability to keep simple records and to follow simple step-by-step instructions
Ability working with detergents and other cleaning chemicals used for custodial work 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 of time
Skill in the use of and care for dietary equipment including, but not limited to, convection oven, steam kettle, large mixer, robot coupe, blenders, dish machine, etc. (for secondary dietary role)

Responsibilities

Performs assigned housekeeping care at a single location/facility within a shift.
Cleans various types of surfaces, floors, equipment, wall surfaces, wall hangings, linens and towels, beds and all components thereof, laminate wood, hardwood, TV stands and tables, radios, plastic and metal carts, etc.
Completes cleaning of common areas and each patient’s room/bathroom daily using infection control techniques.
Provides deep cleaning as scheduled.
Responsible for thoroughly cleaning all equipment used after each use.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Prepares meals by warming, plating and garnishing (secondary dietary role).
Distributes meals and retrieve dishes (secondary dietary role).
Responsible for cleaning all equipment used thoroughly after each use (secondary dietary role).