Housekeeper - Part Time Floater

Circle of Life Hospice; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle of Life Hospice is seeking a versatile custodian with duties spanning housekeeping and kitchen support. You will work across patient rooms, common areas, and facilities, while adhering to infection control standards and organizational policies.

Cross-training ensures you can assist in both Housekeeping and Kitchen tasks at two locations: Bentonville and Springdale. Must be willing to work 8-hour daytime shifts, with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, operate cleaning

Qualifications

• Experience in an institutional setting preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning agents and disinfectants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain housekeeping and laundry per infection control standards.
• Perform general cooking and cleaning tasks in kitchen, patient rooms, living areas, bathrooms, and common spaces.
• Operate standard cleaning equipment and dispose of trash per procedures.
• Attend meetings and trainings; participate in fire drills.
• Maintain attendance and assist with duties in Kitchen/Housekeeping as directed.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry

Cleaning

Infection control

Oral/written instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Institutional cleaning equipment

Job description

This position will be cross trained between the Dietary and Housekeeping departments. Must be willing to work between both locations (Bentonville and Springdale). Must be willing to work 8 hour day time shifts.

General Description

Maintains proper housekeeping and laundry responsibilities following infection control standards within established policies and procedures of the organization. Perform a variety of general cooking and cleaning tasks, as outlined by Housekeeping/Kitchen Manager in the following areas: kitchen, patient rooms, common living areas and public bathrooms in Hospice Homes; facility, conference rooms, chapel, library, children's center, common areas, offices, kitchens and bathrooms. Assist with laundry or kitchen responsibilities as directed. Follow department practices and procedures. Operate standard institutional cleaning equipment. Gather and dispose of trash and waste materials using specified bags and/or containers. Keep equipment, tools and work areas neat and orderly. Attend all meetings as required. Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings and fire drills. Maintain prompt and regular attendance. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge and ability to operate standard institutional cleaning equipment and various cleaning hand tools and supplies. Knowledge of various cleaning agents and/or chemicals. Ability to work with strong cleaning and disinfecting solutions. Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to perform a variety of repetitive manual tasks that require agility and manual dexterity. Ability to learn routine tasks quickly. Ability to work effectively with a diverse population. Must maintain a current satisfactory TB skin test. Must be able to communicate & document effectively. One year prior experience in institutional setting preferred.