Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities

Job Description

CharterCARE of Rhode Island is a reputable healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to patients across its facilities. As a leading organization in the healthcare sector, CharterCARE emphasizes creating a safe, clean, and comforting environment for all patients and visitors. This commitment extends beyond medical treatment to ensuring that every aspect of patient care contributes positively to their overall experience. The organization values professionalism, compassion, and attentiveness from its team members and strives to foster a supportive and collaborative work atmosphere. Situated in Rhode Island, CharterCARE serves a diverse patient population with a wide range of medical needs, prioritizing patient safety and comfort at every stage of their care journey.

The role available at CharterCARE of Rhode Island is for a full-time Housekeeping team member, working specifically under the 8440-Housekeeping designation. The position offers a regular schedule with hours from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, ranging between 64 to 80 hours per pay period. This job is pivotal in maintaining a hygienic, orderly, and welcoming environment within the patient care areas. The individual in this role will be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting patient care spaces daily, as well as after patient discharge. The duties extend to transporting patient food trays, moving patients and medical supplies as needed, and ensuring that all supplies and equipment are inventoried and replenished in a timely fashion to meet patient care demands.

Beyond these technical responsibilities, the position requires exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills, as the role involves interaction with patients, visitors, and hospital staff. The ability to communicate effectively in English at a basic level is necessary to comprehend and follow instructions accurately. Candidates who have previous experience in healthcare or related service fields such as housekeeping, custodial work, janitorial services, food handling, or patient transport will find this role aligns well with their background. The position also prefers candidates to have a high school diploma and certification in Family and Friends CPR, underscoring the importance of safety and preparedness in the healthcare environment.

Overall, the Housekeeping role at CharterCARE is integral to maintaining the smooth flow of patient care, reinforcing a clean and safe atmosphere that supports both patients and clinical teams. This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to contribute to healthcare in a direct but non-clinical capacity, offering consistent working hours and vital experience within a respected hospital setting. Joining CharterCARE means becoming part of a community devoted to exemplary service and support for every individual who walks through their doors.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma preferred
  • 1-3 months experience in a hospital setting preferred
  • Ability to communicate in English at a basic level
  • Willingness to work full-time hours from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
  • Physical ability to perform cleaning and patient transport duties
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to follow safety and hygiene protocols

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma preferred
  • Current Family and Friends CPR certification preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Understanding of customer service principles
  • Experience in hospital or healthcare setting preferred
  • Prior experience in housekeeping, custodial, janitorial, food handling, or patient transport preferred
  • Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English at a fifth grade level

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 an 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 patient discharge
  • Transport supplies from Central Services

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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