Housekeeper

Description

Our Mission: AVHS exists to enhance the lives of those who entrust us with their care by providing an exceptional
healthcare experience with compassion and quality while meeting the unique needs of all members of our
communities. 

• Status: Full-Time
• Standard Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (this can be discussed for minor adjustments)
• On-Call: One weekday evening per week + rotating weekend coverage

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
  
• Experience: Previous commercial cleaning or housekeeping experience (preferred).
  
• Core Competencies:
  
  • Must understand and apply effective cleaning, sanitizing, and chemical safety principles with appropriate training.
  • Ability to safely read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions, including safety rules, procedure manuals, and SDS sheets. 
  • Strong observational, organizational, and decision-making skills. 
• Interpersonal & Professional Skills:
  
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with co-workers, patients, residents, and support agencies. 
  • Must maintain strict patient and system confidentiality at all times. 
  • Ability to work independently with high personal integrity and adaptability. 
  • High level of customer service, treating patients, guests, and staff with courtesy and respect.
    
• Physical & Environmental Expectations:
  
  • Physical ability to execute heavy cleaning duties (sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, washing windows/walls, moving waste) without causing unnecessary disturbance to patients.
    
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.
    
  • Strict compliance with healthcare facility dress code, mandatory education, and health system policies.
    

• →Perform high-standard cleaning, sanitization, and floor care across patient care areas, offices, and common spaces.
• →Adhere to strict infection control, safety, and health system guidelines.
• →Restock supplies, handle waste disposal, and respond promptly to urgent room turnaround requests.
• →Serve as a friendly, professional face to patients, visitors, and staff.