Compassionate Hospice Housekeeper

Chapters Health System; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housekeeper at Chapters Health System in Florida ensures the Hospice House(s) are clean and sanitary, including patient rooms, common areas, bathrooms and offices. Tasks require infection control techniques and the ability to service multiple locations per shift.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, ability to lift up to 55 pounds, and a valid driver’s license for travel between facilities. Competitive pay and stable schedule are provided.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior housekeeping 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 and care for housekeeping equipment including 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.
• For secondary dietary role: 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.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Reading writing English

Ability to travel

Ability to lift up to 55 pounds

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum

Dusters

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

The Housekeeper at Chapters Health System in Florida ensures the Hospice House(s) are clean and sanitary, including patient rooms, common areas, bathrooms and offices. Tasks require infection control techniques and the ability to service multiple locations per shift.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, ability to lift up to 55 pounds, and a valid driver’s license for travel between facilities. Competitive pay and stable schedule are provided.