Housekeeper - PRN

Watercrest Senior Living•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

Housekeepers are responsible for the routine upkeep of resident apartments, common, administrative, and back of house areas ensuring that these living spaces remain clean, secure, and inviting. They meticulously manage cleaning supplies and equipment, delivering their services with a focus on sensitivity, professionalism, and efficiency.

Requirements

Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, referral sources, vendors, and outside contacts.
Able to make independent and educated decisions.
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly, and caring manner.
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
Proven housekeeping experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
High School Graduate or equivalent
At least two (2) years working as a housekeeper in a multi-unit community or hotel environment.

Responsibilities

Follow the guidelines of the Watercrest Housekeeping Handbook.
Always maintain the cleanliness and appealing appearance of the front area of the community.
Maintain cleanliness of all public and staff areas throughout the community
Maintain cleanliness in all occupied resident apartments.
Maintain cleanliness in all unoccupied resident apartments.
Maintain cleanliness in all model apartments.
Responsible for completing any special projects assigned by the Environmental Services Director
Uniforms must be clean, free of stains, and pressed, with no missing buttons, and no rips or tears. Your dress and appearance should always reflect the highest standard of professionalism. Appearance plays an important part in the type of impression you make on our residents, their families, your co-workers, and visitors to the community.
Adhere to established safety protocols while performing tasks and operating equipment.
Handle the proper disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
Perform damp dusting of furniture, light fixtures, windowsills, pictures, and wall hangings.
Thoroughly clean and disinfect wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers.
Inspect and clean unoccupied apartments to ensure they are fresh and move-in ready.
Conduct a minimum of twice daily cleaning of public restrooms and address additional needs as they arise.
Maintain cleanliness in storage areas and ensure housekeeping carts are securely locked when not in use.
Properly dispose of soiled/contaminated linen as required.
Follow a schedule to wash windows and clean air vents.
Perform laundry duties as structured in the Watercrest Housekeeping Handbook.
Uphold established infection control practices.
Promptly report hazardous conditions and equipment issues to the supervisor.
Report burned-out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, low supplies, emergency call lights and any other building deficiencies to the Environmental Services Director on the day of discovery.
Report all accidents and incidents to the Environmental Services Director, regardless of their severity.
Safeguard the confidentiality of residents' personal care information.
Respect and uphold the personal and property rights of residents.
Promoting a homelike living atmosphere, including encouraging residents to live it up and we will gladly take care of the rest.
Keeping common areas (living, dining, activity, etc.) clean and inviting for residents, family members, and visitors.
Smiling and talking with residents and family members — all associates are encouraged to develop relationships with residents and help them feel cared about as well as cared for.
Communicate with Environmental Services Director and care staff to disinfect immediate unscheduled needs.
Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times.
Performs other related essential duties as assigned.