Housekeeper/ Kitchen Aide

Tender Care; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Whole Life & Aflac Supplemental

Genuine team support

Job summary

Tender Care PPEC in Palatka, FL is hiring a full-time caregiver assistant dedicated to feeding, hygiene, and daily care for medically complex children. You’ll work on site with a supportive team to implement meals, sanitation, and comfort under doctor orders.

This hands-on role requires CPR certification, a Level 2 background screen, safe food handling experience, and strong multitasking. The position offers a stable schedule Monday–Saturday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM with no nights or Sundays, PTO, 401(k)

Qualifications

• AHA CPR certification prior to start.
• Level 2 Background Screening clearance.
• Experience in safe food handling.
• Have dual focus with ability to effectively multitask and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Daily laundry
• Cleaning and sanitizing care rooms, offices, and kitchen
• Following the Child Care Food Program menus for daily breakfast, lunch, and snack
• Prepare and present meals, snacks, bottles, and sippy cups per doctor’s orders
• Record all meals
• Track food inventory
• Track cleaning supply inventory
• Full‑time with flexible scheduling
• Monday–Saturday between 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• No nights. No Sundays.

Skills

CPR certification

Background check clearance

Food handling experience

Multitasking and prioritization

Job description

Location: Palatka, FL

Openings: 1

Salary Range:

Description:

If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters every single day, we’d love to meet you.

At Tender Care PPEC, our employees create safe, joyful, and meaningful days for medically complex children. This is a hands‑on, heart‑first role where compassion matters just as much as clinical skill.

We mean it when we say team matters. Our staff is known for being supportive, positive, and always willing to jump in and help each other. You won’t feel like you’re on your own here, whether it’s a busy moment on the floor or just needing a quick hand, your team has your back. We work hard, but we also laugh, encourage each other, and create a genuinely uplifting environment for both staff and patients.

What You’ll Do

Every day looks a little different, but your impact is constant

• Daily laundry
• Cleaning and sanitizing care rooms, offices, and kitchen
• Following the Child Care Food Program menus for daily breakfast, lunch, and snack
• Prepare and present meals, snacks, bottles, and sippy cups per doctor’s orders
• Record all meals
• Track food inventory
• Track cleaning supply inventory
• Full‑time with flexible scheduling
• Monday–Saturday between 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• No nights. No Sundays.

What You Need:

• AHA CPR certification prior to start
• Level 2 Background Screening clearance: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• Experience in safe food handling
• Have dual focus with ability to effectively multitask and prioritize

Benefits That Matter:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Whole Life & Aflac Supplemental Options
• A genuinely supportive, team-focused environment

Tender Care PPEC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.