Housekeeper - Temporary (Full-Time)

VICARS LANDING 1•Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

About The Position

Performs, daily, the routine and non-routine cleaning functions as assigned through Vicars Landing in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility; and as may be instructed by the Director of Housekeeping/Laundry Services, in order to provide a safe, sanitary and attractive environment for all Members, guests and employees.

Requirements

Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines.
Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 7 to 11 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Maintains quality standards through the performance of deodorizing, disinfecting, stripping, scouring, scrubbing, washing, mopping, polishing, waxing, dusting, vacuuming, shampooing, soiled linen removal, trash removal and making of beds in Members' rooms, apartments and community areas as assigned
Prepares cleaning chemicals in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and departmental policies and procedures and ensures cleaning chemical bottles are properly labeled
Collects necessary supplies and equipment and transport them to work areas.
Cleans and returns equipment to designated area after use, keeps storeroom and equipment neat and clean with all supplies and equipment stored in proper area
Observes facility and departmental policies and procedures (i.e., dress code, attendance, professional behavior)
Maintains the confidentiality of resident care information and honors the residents' personal and property rights
Attends scheduled in-services and departmental meetings
Practices general safety rules and follows designated duties as outlined in disaster plan
Performs periodic and situational duties as assigned by immediate supervisor, learning to use all Housekeeping Services equipment
Reports broken, damaged or inoperative equipment, lights, furnishings and hazardous conditions to immediate supervisor

Responsibilities

Maintains quality index range of 75-89% effectiveness. Performs cleaning functions as assigned according to departmental procedures.
Cleaning chemicals are mixed to proper use-dilution. Cleaning chemicals are not mixed with any other product except those specifically listed on product label. Cleaning chemical solutions are placed in properly labeled bottles approved for the product.
Supplies and equipment necessary to complete work assignments are taken to work area within 15 minutes of shift start, prepared to begin assignment for the day.
All equipment used is thoroughly cleaned and returned to storage areas in designated spaces by the end of the shift. Spills occurring during cart and equipment setup/breakdown are cleaned up. Empty containers are removed and properly disposed of in dumpster.
All broken, damaged, or inoperative equipment and hazardous conditions are reported. Housekeeping Service equipment is tagged as inoperative with a description of the problem.
Annual sick time does not exceed 5% or 13 days per year. Reports to work on time 95% of the time. Does not continue to work more than scheduled hours or clock-in ahead of scheduled shift time unless authorized. Follows scheduled lunch and break schedule. Properly notifies supervisor when absent or late to work. Nametag is worn daily on shirts or smocks. Uniform, hair, and shoes are neat and clean. Knocks on door and identifies self when entering room/apartment.
Members are treated with consideration, respect and full recognition of their dignity and individuality. Medical condition and treatment discussed with others only as medically necessary to maintain safety and ensure well-being of Member. Personal possessions are treated with utmost care.
"Wet Floor" signs are used when performing tile and carpet wet cleaning tasks. Equipment cords are placed so as not to create tripping hazard and unplugged when not in use. Gloves are worn on both hands in performance of cleaning tasks, trash and soiled linen handling. Calls for assistance when moving heavy objects. Carefully disposes of trash. Removes equipment from hallways and elevators and reports to designated "pool" areas in the event of a disaster drill or actual disaster.
Demonstrate ability to use all Housekeeping Services equipment through practical application. Periodic and situational duties are performed as assigned according to procedures.
Attends annual required in-services. Attends and participates in 80% of monthly departmental meetings.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.