Residential Care Assistant/Houekeeping (UCA Internal Hire ONLY
Listed on 2026-08-22
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residential care assistant/houekeeping (uca internal hire only)
will this position be onsite, remote, or hybrid?
will this position be onsite, remote, or hybrid? Onsite
position information posting numberposting number nc1082026
working titleworking title residential care assistant/houekeeping (uca internal hire only)
department orgdepartment org 755000 - college square retirement ctr
why should you work at uca?we are excited that you are considering joining the uca family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the university of central arkansas a great place to work!
at the university of central arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide flexible work schedules may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development.
The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary.
Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.
the residential care assistant is responsible for the overall cleanliness of individual apartments and common areas and assisting in the dietary department as wait staff during the lunch meal. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
job duties and responsibilitiesduties include routine cleaning of apartments and common areas, maintains and compiles reports and assists with emergencies as needed. Assists in the dietary department as wait staff during the lunch meal. Performs other duties as assigned. Hours are monday through friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Holidays may be required.
knowledge, skills, and abilitiesability to perform general housekeeping duties.
skills considered essential for success- knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
- knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
- ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
- ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
- ability to make sound judgments.
- effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
- civility in all interactions.
- demonstrate effective follow-up.
the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; each applicant must complete two weeks of agency training. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the office of personnel management. Other job related education and /or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements , except for certification or licensure requirements , upon approval of the qualifications review committee .
preferrededucation and/or experience
must be able to stoop and bend; lift and move custodial equipment, furniture and fixtures. Must have or be willing to obtain cpr and first aid certifications. Must have strong customer service skills and be multi-task oriented. Prior experience in housekeeping/custodial related position or working with senior adults preferred.
university, campus, and community descriptionthank you for your interest in employment at the university of central arkansas.
founded in 1907, uca has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. Uca is proud of its tradition of…
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