Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
Job Description
CharterCARE of Rhode Island is a dedicated healthcare provider known for its commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming hospital environment. As a respected institution in the healthcare sector, CharterCARE provides a range of medical services with a focus on patient comfort, safety, and well-being, supported by an experienced and compassionate staff. The organization fosters a supportive and professional work atmosphere where every team member contributes to the overall mission of promoting health and healing. The employment type for this position is full-time regular, with a work schedule from 2:00 pm to 11:30 pm, covering 64 to 80 hours biweekly, offering stability and consistent working hours for individuals seeking a reliable career in healthcare support services.
The role of a Housekeeping staff member at CharterCARE involves key responsibilities aimed at ensuring a clean, sanitary, and organized hospital environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This position focuses on maintaining patient care areas through regular cleaning and disinfection to prevent infection and promote a healthy hospital setting. Additionally, the Housekeeping staff member plays an integral part in supporting patient comfort by delivering food trays, transporting patients and medical supplies as necessary, and assisting hospital staff and visitors. The position requires attentiveness to detail when managing inventory supplies and ensuring the availability of equipment needed for efficient patient care. Furthermore, working effectively as part of a healthcare team, the Housekeeping staff member must exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service, essential for interacting with patients and the public in a courteous and professional manner. This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals with limited hospital experience to gain valuable knowledge and advance their careers within the healthcare industry through hands-on involvement in day-to-day patient care support activities.
The role of a Housekeeping staff member at CharterCARE involves key responsibilities aimed at ensuring a clean, sanitary, and organized hospital environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This position focuses on maintaining patient care areas through regular cleaning and disinfection to prevent infection and promote a healthy hospital setting. Additionally, the Housekeeping staff member plays an integral part in supporting patient comfort by delivering food trays, transporting patients and medical supplies as necessary, and assisting hospital staff and visitors. The position requires attentiveness to detail when managing inventory supplies and ensuring the availability of equipment needed for efficient patient care. Furthermore, working effectively as part of a healthcare team, the Housekeeping staff member must exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service, essential for interacting with patients and the public in a courteous and professional manner. This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals with limited hospital experience to gain valuable knowledge and advance their careers within the healthcare industry through hands-on involvement in day-to-day patient care support activities.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma preferred
- Current Family and Friends CPR certification preferred
- 1-3 months hospital setting experience preferred
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Understanding of customer service
- Ability to communicate in English at fifth grade level
- Experience in housekeeping, custodial, janitorial, hotel services, food handling, transporting patients and supplies, or disinfecting containers and equipment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma preferred
- Current Family and Friends CPR certification preferred
- Experienced in hospital or healthcare setting preferred
- Understanding of customer service
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English at the fifth grade level
- Experience in housekeeping, custodial, janitorial, hotel services, food handling, patient and supply transportation, or disinfecting containers and equipment preferred
Job Duties
- Provide patients with a clean, safe, and attractive environment
- Deliver patient food trays to patient care areas
- Transport patients and supplies as needed
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment for patient care areas
- Assist patients, visitors, and hospital staff as needed
- Clean and disinfect patient care areas daily and after discharge
- Transport supplies from Central Services
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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