Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $13.75 - $17.75
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit plan
competitive salary
Training opportunities
flexible scheduling
inclusive work environment
Job Description
Northern Path Recovery Center is a reputable healthcare facility located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, specializing in addiction recovery services. As part of its commitment to providing a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for clients undergoing treatment, the center employs a dedicated team of professionals focused on environmental sanitation and client care. Northern Path Recovery Center operates with a mission to support individuals battling addiction by fostering recovery through comprehensive, compassionate treatment and supportive care. The organization values integrity, respect, and professionalism, emphasizing a clean and healthy atmosphere as a critical component of effective recovery. The facility is recognized for its inclusive approach to treatment and its encouragement of veterans and military spouses to apply, highlighting a commitment to supporting diverse community members through specialized programming.
The role of Housekeeper - PRN (pro re nata or as-needed) at Northern Path Recovery Center is vital in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the entire facility. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that every area of the center is kept in a sanitary and orderly condition, thereby directly contributing to client health and comfort. The housekeeper will be responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting in client rooms, offices, bathrooms, laboratories, and common areas. Special attention is given to infection control measures, managing the disposal of infectious waste, and laundering soiled linens in accordance with health standards. This role requires attentiveness to detail and careful handling of cleaning equipment and chemical agents, following safety guidelines and material safety data sheets (MSDS).
Additional duties include maintaining utility and storage areas, operating commercial washers and dryers, cleaning furnishings such as carpets and draperies, and preparing rooms for meetings or special events within the facility. The housekeeper ensures proper inventory management of cleaning supplies and linens and performs routine safety checks of cleaning carts and supply closets. Professionalism, reliability, and a proactive approach to maintaining environmental hygiene are essential qualities for success in this role.
Employment is offered on an as-needed basis, enabling flexibility in scheduling while providing an opportunity to join a respected center dedicated to addiction recovery. Although benefits and salary specifics are competitive and commensurate with experience, the work environment fosters growth through training opportunities such as CPR and de-escalation certifications. This position is ideal for individuals with prior housekeeping experience in clinical, healthcare, or commercial settings who possess basic communication skills in English and are attentive to health and safety protocols.
Northern Path Recovery Center values hiring candidates who align with its mission of serving those in recovery, including veterans and military spouses, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to diversity and community support. Working at Northern Path Recovery Center offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a healing environment, ensuring clients receive care in a clean and supportive setting that aids their recovery journey.
The role of Housekeeper - PRN (pro re nata or as-needed) at Northern Path Recovery Center is vital in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the entire facility. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that every area of the center is kept in a sanitary and orderly condition, thereby directly contributing to client health and comfort. The housekeeper will be responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting in client rooms, offices, bathrooms, laboratories, and common areas. Special attention is given to infection control measures, managing the disposal of infectious waste, and laundering soiled linens in accordance with health standards. This role requires attentiveness to detail and careful handling of cleaning equipment and chemical agents, following safety guidelines and material safety data sheets (MSDS).
Additional duties include maintaining utility and storage areas, operating commercial washers and dryers, cleaning furnishings such as carpets and draperies, and preparing rooms for meetings or special events within the facility. The housekeeper ensures proper inventory management of cleaning supplies and linens and performs routine safety checks of cleaning carts and supply closets. Professionalism, reliability, and a proactive approach to maintaining environmental hygiene are essential qualities for success in this role.
Employment is offered on an as-needed basis, enabling flexibility in scheduling while providing an opportunity to join a respected center dedicated to addiction recovery. Although benefits and salary specifics are competitive and commensurate with experience, the work environment fosters growth through training opportunities such as CPR and de-escalation certifications. This position is ideal for individuals with prior housekeeping experience in clinical, healthcare, or commercial settings who possess basic communication skills in English and are attentive to health and safety protocols.
Northern Path Recovery Center values hiring candidates who align with its mission of serving those in recovery, including veterans and military spouses, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to diversity and community support. Working at Northern Path Recovery Center offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a healing environment, ensuring clients receive care in a clean and supportive setting that aids their recovery journey.
Job Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in housekeeping in a commercial, clinical, or healthcare environment preferred
- Basic reading, writing, speaking skills and understanding of English sufficient to provide and receive instructions or directions
- Ability to operate commercial cleaning equipment safely
- CPR and de-escalation certification may be required
- First aid certification may be required based on state or facility
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in housekeeping in a commercial, clinical, or healthcare environment preferred
- Basic reading, writing, speaking skills and understanding of English sufficient to provide and receive instructions or directions
- CPR and de-escalation certification may be required (training provided by facility)
- First aid certification may be required based on state or facility
Job Duties
- Performs specific cleaning and custodial tasks in the general upkeep, sanitation and cleanliness of the facility
- Conducts daily cleaning of the facility including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing of fixtures, general straightening, and cleaning of bathrooms
- Cleans facility rooms, baths, laboratories, offices and halls
- Utilizes buffers, scrubbers, sweepers and carpet cleaning equipment as necessary
- Washes bed frames, brushes mattresses and remakes beds after discharge of clients, when applicable
- Keeps utility and storage rooms in neat and orderly conditions
- Operates commercial washers and dryers
- Launders soiled linens as directed
- Attends to infection control standards, transports soiled linen to storage area and distributes laundered articles and items
- Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors
- Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and draperies
- Dusts furniture and equipment
- Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, door panels and sills
- Empties wastebaskets, transports trash and waste to disposal area
- Disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and supplies using appropriate cleaning processes and germicides
- Conducts daily check of cleaning cart and linen supply closet to determine inventory of supplies
- Maintains adequate cleaning supplies
- Properly cleans and stores all equipment and supplies after each shift
- Practices standard/universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines
- Prepares rooms for meetings and arranges decorations and furniture for functions
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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