Housekeeping Aide - Part-time

We are in search of full‑time and part‑time Housekeeping Aides to join our team. Prior experience and/or education – not required.

Hillcrest H&R
1245 American Greeting Card Rd
Corbin, KY 40701, USA

At Hillcrest Health & Rehabilitation Center, we believe that positive resident experiences begin with positive employee experiences. Our staff is comprised of professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of life for our residents while encouraging the support of family, friends, and community.

Once hired, you'll work with an award‑winning team that has been named a Top 10 Caregiving, Nursing Care, and Supportive Care facility repeatedly since 2016. In 2019, the facility was presented the People’s Choice Award for Health & Rehabilitation Centers by the News Journal in Corbin, KY.

• Ensures the physical cleanliness, appearance and maintenance of the inside and outside of the facility, including its equipment and furnishing.
• Works with the Housekeeping and/or Laundry Supervisor and/or Administrator to implement recommended changes.
• Ensures that all areas of the facility are clean and orderly throughout the day.
• Maintains the care and use of supplies, equipment, and maintains the appearance of maintenance work areas.
• Minimizes waste of supplies, misuse of equipment and disposes of trash and recyclables properly.
• Performs all cleaning assignments in accordance with sanitary regulations following established policies and procedures. Follows infection control regulations.
• Reports any accidents/incidents following established procedures.
• May be assigned additional duties as needed.

• Basic understanding of cleaning.
• Continuously seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Perform duties in accordance with facility cleaning standards.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent (preferred).
• One year of previous professional housekeeping experience preferred.

Physical requirements include reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment. Must be able to lift, push and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds. Must maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors of government agencies/personnel and the public. Must be able to raise arms over head to lift or reach the top of surfaces for cleaning.

Must be able to stoop and bend over to pick up objects, wipe baseboards, or clean and sanitize baths and showers. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

• Is subject to work beyond duty hours, on weekends, holidays, etc., and in other positions, shifts and/or areas temporarily when necessary.
• Complies with the employer’s confidentiality and privacy practices and procedures.
• Must maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Must remain drug free and alcohol free when reporting to work, while at work and while engaged in any work‑related activities (Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988).
• Comply with all Healthcare Act rules, regulations and any related laws and regulations.

We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and as such, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer
. We value diversity and believe employment, training, and promotional opportunities should be available to all persons without regard to race, color, gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, status as a transgender individual, and sexual orientation), sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, protected veteran status or membership in the armed services, or any other consideration that is protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

Prior experience in a janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping position, preferably in healthcare is preferred, but not required.

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