Custodian

The Goodman Group, LLC•Sarasota, FL

17d

About The Position

The Housekeeping Assistant performs daily activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility guidelines, and as directed by the Executive Director and/or Director of Housekeeping. The role helps maintain the facility in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive condition for residents, families, visitors, and team members. Duties include carpet cleaning, floor polishing, and pressure washing outdoor and common areas. The position serves residents across independent living, assisted living, and memory care settings and is expected to deliver courteous, responsive, and quality service according to the Platinum Service® principles. This is a part-time position scheduled Thursday through Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The position has no direct reports or supervisory requirements. Tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds at times and alternate between standing and sitting.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Have knowledge or proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
Be able to alternate between standing and sitting.

Responsibilities

Perform daily housekeeping duties as assigned and follow safety precautions and infection control procedures.
Follow work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
Coordinate routine cleaning in resident living and recreational areas with nursing services.
Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive condition.
Dispose of personal protective equipment according to established sanitation procedures.
Maintain adequate housekeeping supplies in utility and janitorial closets.
Assist with lifting heavy equipment and supplies as directed or requested.
Clean and polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, and room heating and cooling units in resident rooms and recreational areas.
Clean, wash, sanitize, and polish bathroom fixtures and remove water marks.
Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance and exit ways.
Sweep, dust, mop, disinfect, and otherwise clean floors, setting up appropriate caution and safety signs beforehand.
Clean carpets, including vacuuming.
Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing.
Remove dirt, dust, grease, and film from surfaces using appropriate cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
Clean hallways, stairways, elevators, and vacant rooms.
Keep work and assignment areas clean and store equipment, tools, and supplies properly, including before breaks, meals, and the end of the workday.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Provide courteous, responsive, and quality service to residents in accordance with the Platinum Service® program.