Copy of Housekeeper

HarborChase of Coral Springs•Coral Springs, FL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to perform all aspects of cleaning the community common areas and resident rooms or apartments ensuring a pleasing home-like environment for residents, associates and visitors.

Requirements

Must have a high school education
Background Screening Requirement: In all Florida Communities, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one-year experience in a senior community or healthcare environment preferred
Knowledge of OSHA Standards and safety procedures preferred
Understand the steps for fire evacuation

Responsibilities

Cleans all Common Areas including the lobby, guest restrooms and hallways.
Vacuums all carpeted areas and upholstered furniture
Dusts all furniture, hanging pictures and fixtures
Sanitizes handrails
Cleans glass surfaces
Cleans doors, doorways and walls
Cleans and disinfects common areas and restrooms
Mops or vacuums common areas
Cleans and disinfects soiled utility bins
Cleans and organizes laundry areas and storage closets
Ensure that the housekeeping cart and other supplies and equipment are in a safe area as to prevent any injuries to residents, associates, or visitors
Ensure that hazardous cleaning products are properly stored and labeled
Cleans resident’s rooms or apartments by vacuuming, dusting and disinfecting bathroom
Launders resident’s linens, towels, sheets, and other items according to schedule and as needed
Ensures residents’ personal clothing remain separate at all times and are returned promptly to the residents’ room or apartment once laundered
Properly dispose of soiled clothing or linens in accordance with infection control standards
Be constantly alert to wipe up any water or liquid on the floors to prevent slips and falls by residents, associates or visitors
Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and family members
Practices proper body mechanics when lifting and following safety guidelines
Follows company guidelines for uniforms and name badges
Uses company provided equipment properly as intended
The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.
Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents