Housekeeper – Part-Time

Kern River Transitional Care Center – Bakersfield, CA
Pay Range: $17.48–$17.58/hour

Kern River Transitional Care Center is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Part-Time Housekeeper to join our team. This position plays an important role in maintaining a safe, clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• Part-time schedule
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in residents’ daily lives
• Employee appreciation and recognition programs
• Growth opportunities within healthcare

General Purpose

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, orderly environment throughout the facility, free of obstacles and odors, in accordance with facility standards and infection control guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of public and common areas throughout the day, including lobby, restrooms, drinking fountains, and floors
• Clean and maintain resident rooms and bathrooms
• Clean handrails and ensure they are free of debris
• Remove dust, dirt, and food from walls, mirrors, windows, light fixtures, towel bars, and dispensers
• Empty trash cans and replace liners
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors
• Use proper safety measures when cleaning, including caution signage and safe chemical storage
• Keep supplies and chemicals out of reach of residents
• Use housekeeping supplies and equipment safely and according to instructions
• Maintain housekeeping carts, equipment, and storage areas in a clean, safe, and orderly manner
• Notify the Director of Housekeeping, Administrator, or Director of Nursing immediately regarding resident safety concerns
• Notify the Director of Housekeeping when supplies need to be replenished
• Provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude
• Manage time effectively and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Work independently and as part of a team

Supervisory Requirements

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous housekeeping or long-term care facility experience preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and understand procedures, instruction manuals, and directions
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to solve practical problems and seek assistance when needed
• Strong time-management skills
• Excellent customer service skills and positive attitude
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Physical Demands

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Regular sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, talking, reading, and hearing
• Daily use of housekeeping supplies and equipment
• Some use of office-related equipment, including copier, scanner, fax, telephone, and calculator
• May assist during emergency situations as needed

Work Environment

The work environment is representative of a long-term care facility setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The smell and noise level in the work environment are usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Nothing in this job posting restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.