Housekeeper

Encompass Onsite•Macclenny, FL

About The Position

The Housekeeper contributes to the effective operation of the Encompass Onsite Cleaning Systems Environmental Services department. The role involves cleaning and supplying patient rooms, treatment rooms, restrooms, nurseries, nursing stations, lounges, offices, waiting areas, and other assigned areas in accordance with standard policies and procedures. Housekeepers use cleaning devices, products, supplies, and equipment, and remove trash and linen from the facility as needed. The work includes cleaning in damp, dusty, and dirty areas and may require handling human waste and other body fluids, trash, waste, disposable materials, cleaning solvents, and chemicals. The Housekeeper must follow applicable regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and State Health Department requirements, as well as training and instructions for using germicidal solutions. The position receives general supervision from a professional supervisor, with tasks usually performed under little direct supervision and with use of independent judgment. No supervisory duties are exercised. This position requires good physical and mental health, continuous movement during work hours, and the ability to lift and/or carry 25 to 45 pounds. The Housekeeper must be able to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, and pull, and work a flexible schedule. Encompass describes its workplace as dynamic and friendly and states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Valid Florida driver's license.
Good physical and mental health.
Ability to move continuously during work hours and to lift and/or carry 25 to 45 pounds.
Ability to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, and pull, and work a flexible schedule.
Ability to work in damp, dusty, and dirty areas and handle cleaning solvents and chemicals; duties may include cleaning human waste and other body fluids.

Nice To Haves

Previous housekeeping experience is highly preferred.
Prior hard-surface (resilient floor) care experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Clean and supply patient rooms, treatment rooms, restrooms, nurseries, nursing stations, lounges, offices, waiting areas, and other assigned areas.
Operate mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums.
Maintain the facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition by washing, cleaning, and replacing equipment and furnishings.
Remove trash and linen from the facility as needed and dispose of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
Follow job assignments and applicable regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and State Health Department requirements.
Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, windowsills, and similar surfaces.
Empty trash containers daily.
Wet mop floors in rooms and bathrooms and damp mop corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and other areas daily.
Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, and showers.
Clean air vents and wash windows as scheduled.
Periodically check assigned areas for spills, water, and other issues.
Follow training and instructions for using germicidal solutions.
Report needed repairs promptly to the supervisor, such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken windowpanes, or missing nuts or screws.
Perform other duties as assigned.