Housekeeper

Chapters Health • Brooksville, FL

38d • Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper has day-to-day responsibility for ensuring the Hospice House(s) is clean and sanitary. The Housekeeper properly cleans and sanitizes patients’ rooms, common areas, bathrooms, offices, and all other spaces, as assigned.

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
• Intermittent Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Ability to travel to other locations
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned housekeeping care to 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.
• May service more than one facility/location within a shift.
• 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.
• Distributes meals and retrieve dishes.
• Responsible for cleaning all equipment used thoroughly after each use.

What This Job Offers

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