Housekeeping and Kitchen Aide

Make a Difference in People's Lives at Our Hospice

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can help make a real difference? At Our Hospice, we provide compassionate care to patients facing the end of life, and our team members are at the heart of everything we do.

You'll gain more than just a job at Our Hospice:

• Meaningful Work: Be part of a team that helps make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones.
• Supportive Environment: We value our employees and provide a positive and collaborative work atmosphere.
• Professional Growth: We offer opportunities for professional development to help you advance your career.
  
  

Does this sound like you?

If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual who is looking to make a real difference in people's lives, we encourage you to explore the career opportunities at Our Hospice. We are looking for people who share our values of integrity, excellence, and compassion.

We are Better Together!

Our Hospice is seeking a Housekeeping & Kitchen Aide to join our team. This position involves both kitchen and housekeeping responsibilities, ensuring cleanliness, food safety, and patient comfort in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of managing various cleaning and food preparation tasks efficiently.

This position is a Full-Time position at 40hrs per week (4 days per week and every other weekend).

Pay: $16 based on experience

A Housekeeping and Kitchen Aide at Our Hospice will:

• Kitchen Aide Duties:
• Food Preparation & Storage: Prepare and store food according to Federal and State regulations, Hospice policies, and patient diet orders in the Plan of Care. Participate in developing and maintaining processes to meet dietary requirements, including special diet needs.
• Stocking & Inventory: Maintain kitchen supplies, ensure items are ordered as needed, and rotate stock by expiration date. Ensure family rooms, conference rooms, and staff lounges are stocked appropriately.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Complete daily cleaning assignments for the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring compliance with safety and cleanliness standards. Clean refrigerators in inpatient family rooms and staff lounges.
• Vending Area Maintenance: Ensure vending machines and dining areas are stocked and clean, providing a comfortable environment for patients and staff.
• Universal Precautions: Always observe Universal Precautions when handling food and maintaining hygiene standards.
  

Housekeeping Aide Duties:

• Cleaning & Janitorial Maintenance: Maintain the cleanliness of patient living areas, public spaces, offices, and staff areas, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Special Projects: Wash walls, ceilings, lighting fixtures, vents, and clean floors/carpets as assigned. Perform special cleaning tasks, such as moving furniture and equipment for thorough cleaning.
• Waste Management: Collect and dispose of waste, ensuring that trash is properly managed and prepared for disposal.
• Emergency Housekeeping Support: Respond to urgent housekeeping needs to ensure health, safety, or comfort for patients and staff.
• Cleaning Equipment & Supplies: Maintain a clean and organized janitor's closet and equipment area. Properly prepare cleaning solutions and use supplies economically and safely.
• Grounds Maintenance: Assist in maintaining exterior grounds and the parking lot, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely records in accordance with organizational policies (e.g., daily documentation, flow-sheets).
  
  

A Housekeeping and Kitchen Aide at Our Hospice Needs:

• Previous experience in housekeeping, kitchen, or janitorial services preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow strict cleanliness, safety, and food handling guidelines.
• Ability to multitask, handle cleaning equipment, and manage inventory efficiently.
• Ability to lift, move, and manage cleaning supplies, furniture, and equipment as necessary.
• Must observe established hygiene and safety standards and work independently or as part of a team.
• High School Diploma required
• Valid Indiana Driver's License.
  
  

Our Hospice employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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We are an equal opportunity employer at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana (OHSCI). OHSCI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at OHSCIHR@crh.org to request accommodations. Visit EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.