Housekeeper Part Time

Forefront Culinary & Support Services; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated part-time Housekeeper to join their team at a beautiful hospital facility. This role is crucial for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for patients and residents. You will be responsible for daily housekeeping duties, ensuring cleanliness throughout the facility, and following safety protocols. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the patient experience while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about cleanliness and care, this role could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• At least 1 year of healthcare housekeeping experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and public spaces.
• Follows cleaning schedules and safety codes.

Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Professionalism

Safety Practices

General Housekeeping Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.

Job Description

Come join a growing company that will elevate your career! We have a part-time Housekeeper position open at a beautiful hospital facility in New Castle, IN.

Keeping the environment clean and safe for our patients is very important, and we value your skills! If you like to make an impact and care about people, then this position could be right for you.

Summary/Objective:

Provides daily housekeeping services to patients to ensure a safe, clean, and sanitary environment in accordance with laws, regulations, and facility guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Provides daily housekeeping duties as assigned per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follows daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Cleans floors, including dust mopping, wet mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming.
• Cleans furnishings that are both moveable and stationary throughout the facility.
• Cleans fixtures including restrooms, light fixtures, water fountains, etc.
• Dusts and disinfects horizontal surfaces throughout the facility.
• Removes trash and cleans/disinfects waste containers.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms in both resident rooms and public spaces.
• Cleans public spaces including corridors, stairwells, elevators, waiting rooms, and lobby.
• Cleans equipment and work areas as assigned by the Manager.
• Knows and follows federal, state, and facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Attends in-service educational programs.
• Follows safety codes during all duties.
• Understands and follows facility’s fire and disaster plans during drills and emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Housekeeping/EVS or designee.

Qualifications

• Customer Service Oriented
• Professionalism
• Safety Practices
• Resident Rights
• General knowledge of housekeeping/EVS skills

Work Environment:

This position requires lifting up to 40 pounds. The role involves working throughout the facility, including resident rooms; bending, lifting, sitting, standing, and moving frequently. It may involve dealing with upset residents and family members, working scheduled shifts that include weekends and holidays, and exposure to odors, infectious diseases, waste, blood, and body fluids.

Physical Demands:

Continuous standing and walking. Reaching, stooping, bending, lifting, and working with supplies and chemicals. Must be free from infections or diseases and able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is an hourly position, with shifts including days, evenings, some weekends, and holidays.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; at least 1 year of healthcare housekeeping experience desired; knowledge of cleaning and infection prevention

Additional Qualifications:

• Effective communication skills
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination for operating equipment
• Willingness to perform routine tasks with interruptions
• Ability to follow directions and work flexible hours, including emergencies
• Patience and tolerance towards staff, residents, and families

EEO Statement:

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Other Duties:

This description is not exhaustive. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.