Housekeeper Part Time/PRN

Forefront; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in New Orleans is seeking a part-time housekeeper. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and safety throughout the facility, adhering to established procedures and schedules. A high school diploma and prior experience in a healthcare environment are preferred. The role requires physical stamina and a customer service orientation, with an hourly pay of $14.00. Join a supportive team and make a difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Minimum one year of housekeeping experience in a health care setting desired.
• General knowledge of cleaning and infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Cleans floors, furnishings, and fixtures throughout facility.
• Follows safety codes and attends educational programs.

Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Professionalism

Knowledge of Safety Practices

Understanding Resident Rights

General Knowledge of HSKG/EVS Skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job 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 part-time and PRN housekeeper positions open at a beautiful facility in New Orleans, LA.

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

Summary/Objective

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

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides daily housekeeping duties as assigned per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Closely follows daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Cleans floors, including dust mop, wet mop, sweeping and vacuuming.
• Cleans furnishings that are both moveable and stationary throughout the facility.
• Cleans fixtures including restroom, light fixtures, water fountains, etc.
• Dust, disinfects, horizontal surfaces throughout the facility.
• Removes trash and cleans/disinfects waste containers.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms in both the resident rooms and public spaces throughout the facility.
• Cleans public spaces throughout the facility including corridors, stairwells, elevators, waiting rooms, lobby, etc.
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by Manager.
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Housekeeping/EVS or designee.

Work Environment

This position requires lifting up to forty pounds (40 lbs). Primarily works throughout the facility, including resident rooms; bends, lifts, sits, stands and moves frequently throughout the shift; deals with frequent interruptions and possibly upset residents and family members; works regularly scheduled shifts with possible weekends, holidays and other hours based on resident needs; participates in required continuing education programs; subject to odors, falls, burns and exposure to infectious diseases, waste, blood and body fluids.

Physical Demands

Stands and walks continuously throughout the working day. Reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and works with housekeeping supplies and equipment. Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be free from infection or diseases. Must be able to lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is an hourly position, with expected hours to include: days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

AAP/EEO Statement

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

1. Customer Service Oriented.
2. Professionalism
3. Safety Practices.
4. Resident Rights.
5. General Knowledge of HSKG/EVS Skills.

Required Education and Experience

1. Ability to read, write and speak English.
2. High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Minimum one (1) year of housekeeping experience in a health care setting is desired. Have general knowledge of cleaning and infection prevention.

Preferred Education and Experience

N/A

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to operate housekeeping equipment.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions and work assignments. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Additional Information

Salary: $14.00/hr

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.