COOK HOUSEKEEPER at Avow in Naples, FL

Required Schedule: (5) 8 hour shifts with alternating weekends and rotating holidays

Job Summary:

Cleans patient rooms, baths, offices, halls, kitchen and other areas by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Washes beds and mattresses, and remakes beds after patient discharges.

• Keeps utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition.

• Distributes laundered articles and linens.

• Sweeps and washes tiled floors.

• Vacuums rugs upholstered furniture,

• Dusts furniture and blinds, spot clean interior windows

• Polishes metalwork in addition to all stainless steel.

• Washes walls, woodwork.

• Washes window sills, door jams and door panels.

• Empties and clean wastebaskets,

• Transports trash and waste to disposal area.

• Disposes of Bio-Waste and sharps containers in the appropriate biohazard trash area.

• Set up Standard procedures for housekeeping cart.
• Always follow proper housekeeping and cooking procedures and be in compliance with regulations at all times.
• Cover for cook on days off and Morning meal when needed.
• Other Duties as assigned

Core Values:

Innovation: We embrace change and are always looking at creative ways to solve problems and serve new populations.

Integrity: We are honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible professionals driven solely by the well-being of our patients, their loved ones, and the communities we serve.

Collaboration: We know we cannot achieve everything we want without working hand-in-hand with each other, with our healthcare partners, and with the community.

Celebration: We believe in the importance of celebrating life and relationships.

Education: We believe it is important not only to serve the community but to educate community members about our services and the role we can play at the end of life.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED preferred; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

Computer skills including database software and general knowledge of e-mail/Outlook.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid Florida driver's license, if applicable.

All food service employees must complete food safety training from an approved provider. The Food Handlers Card is valid for 3 years and must be obtained within 60 days of hire. (Section 509.049, Florida Statutes) Must have or obtain the ServSafe Food Managers Certification within 90 days.

Language Skills:

Communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking in English.

Mathematical Skills:

Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages/fractions.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee may also be required to see, hear, and talk.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is only a summary of our employee benefits; it is subject to change.

• Medical insurance (PPO) with prescription drug co-pay or HDHP w/HSA
• Supplemental Benefits (hospital confinement, accident and/or cancer)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance (company paid)
• Long term care insurance (company paid)
• Retirement savings plan (TSA/403(b) matching program)
• Short and long term disability insurance (company paid)
• LegalShield (identity protection and more)
• Bereavement leave for family and pets
• Direct deposit
• Credit union availability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• In-house continuing education opportunities
• Discounted membership at local area Fitness Center
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other employer-sponsored activities

Avow is a Tobacco Free Organization which includes but is not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaping, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, and loose tobacco smoked via pipe or hookah. And due to the above, Avow will only hire Nicotine Free individuals.

All applicants offered a position are required to complete a screening through the Clearinghouse. For more information, click here https://info.flclearinghouse.com.