Housekeeping Aide
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Job Location:
Victoria, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Hospice of South Texas (HOST)
Job Title: Housekeeping Aide
Department: Facilities
Reports To: Facilities Manager and/or Inpatient Clinical Manager
Position Summary
Hospice of South Texas is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Housekeeping Aide to help maintain a clean safe and welcoming environment within our inpatient facility. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform housekeeping and environmental service duties to ensure all areas of the facility remain sanitary orderly and comfortable for patients families staff and visitors.
This position also assists with basic dietary support tasks such as kitchen sanitation food service assistance and maintaining cleanliness in dietary areas. The housekeeping and environmental services responsibilities remain the primary focus of this role.
Maintaining a compassionate respectful environment aligned with HOSTs mission of Love Comfort and Support is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Services & Housekeeping (Primary Responsibilities)
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of patient rooms bathrooms nursing stations hallways offices and common areas.
- Perform floor care including vacuuming mopping floors.
- Clean and disinfect furniture fixtures windows mirrors and other surfaces.
- Remove trash linens and biohazard materials using proper procedures and personal protective equipment.
- Restock housekeeping carts supply rooms and designated storage areas.
- Utilize appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment according to safety guidelines and facility procedures.
- Maintain housekeeping equipment and report maintenance needs when necessary.
- Ensure patient care areas are maintained in a neat orderly and sanitary condition at all times.
- Follow infection control practices to protect patients visitors and staff.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
Dietary Support (Secondary Responsibilities)
- Assist with maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dietary service areas.
- Support safe food handling and storage practices.
- Assist with basic food preparation or meal service when needed.
- Ensure kitchen equipment and workspaces remain clean and organized.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous housekeeping janitorial or environmental services experience preferred particularly in a healthcare setting
- Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Valid Texas drivers license
- Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance
- Texas Food Handler certification preferred or ability to obtain if dietary duties are assigned
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged standing and walking throughout the facility
- Frequent bending reaching twisting pushing and pulling
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds regularly
- Manual dexterity and mobility required to perform cleaning and sanitation duties
Work Environment
This role works throughout the inpatient hospice facility and may be exposed to cleaning chemicals infectious materials and healthcare environments. Employees must follow all infection control and safety protocols.
Why Join Hospice of South Texas
At Hospice of South Texas our team is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. Every role in our organization contributes to the comfort dignity and support we provide.
Benefits
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Supportive team environment
- Mission-driven culture
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Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Dietary Aide Experience
- Serving Experience
- Cooking
- Dietary Department Experience
- Sanitation
- Food Production Experience
- Meal Preparation
About Company
VICTORIA 361.572.4300 HALLETTSVILLE 361.798.2077 WHO WE ARE Every day we deliver heartfelt care and comfort to those struggling with serious illness. We enable people to regain who they are beyond their illness by helping control symptoms, providing practical support and empowe ... View more
