Housekeeping Assistant- Part-time

Western North Carolina Community Health Services • Asheville, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS), a Federally Qualified Health Center, is seeking a part-time housekeeper to help keep its Minnie Jones Health Center clean and orderly. This is an in-person position at 257 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. The schedule is 25 hours per week, five hours per day, Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The hourly wage is $18.00.

The role involves routine and heavy cleaning, including floors, work surfaces, windows, restrooms, carpets, and infectious areas. The housekeeper follows established cleaning and safety procedures, handles supplies and waste, reports repair needs, and helps prepare facilities for events. The position also includes participating in quality management activities and training, and completing N95 mask fit testing.

Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively.
• Interact in a friendly, professional manner with staff, physicians, and the public.
• Plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks with attention to detail.
• Able to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Able to lift between 40 and 50 pounds.
• Willing to clean very infectious areas and rooms.
• Willing to undergo N95 mask fit testing.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical office operations.
• Familiarity with the role of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the community.

Responsibilities

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Clean work surfaces using disinfecting products, rags, or power cleaning equipment.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using appropriate cleaning materials.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Wash and disinfect plastic toys according to established policies and procedures.
• Follow procedures for using chemical cleaners safely and preventing damage to floors and fixtures.
• Prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Clean infectious areas and rooms.
• Request needed supplies according to policies and procedures.
• Move furniture, equipment, or supplies manually or with carts or hand trucks.
• Notify designated personnel when maintenance or repairs are needed.
• Monitor building security and safety, including locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use.
• Set up, arrange, or remove tables, chairs, and decorations for facility events.
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets.
• Participate in quality management activities, including trainings.
• Complete N95 mask fit testing.
• Perform other appropriate duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Accrued PTO (97 hours annually).
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• 2 floating holidays.
• 403(b) retirement savings with match.
• Monthly staff meetings and training.
• Relias Learning Management System.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Education Unit (CEU) opportunities based on hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed