Housekeeper NE

Sumter Senior Living•The Villages, FL

16h

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans common spaces and resident rooms, follows established procedures and practices, and contributes to residents’ well-being. The role requires communicating observed changes in residents to management and working courteously with residents, families, staff, and the housekeeping team. The Housekeeper also helps maintain safe, clean surroundings and supports resident-centered activities and other assigned tasks.

Requirements

Possess a genuine caring attitude toward seniors and relate to residents and staff courteously and diplomatically.
Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
Complete required employment screenings, including criminal background check and drug screenings.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach, kneel, push, pull, and twist using good body mechanics for sustained periods.
Ability to work with hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Some experience in a hospitality setting or senior community is helpful but not required.
Enjoy working in a team environment and be willing to support others on the team.

Responsibilities

Clean common spaces and resident rooms according to established standards, policies, and procedures.
Dust wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, furniture, and blinds.
Vacuum and spot-clean carpets and upholstery, and shampoo carpets as directed.
Check for and remove marks from walls.
Clean and sanitize bathrooms, and refill paper towel, toilet paper, and soap dispensers.
Keep chemicals in properly labeled containers and housekeeping carts stocked; lock carts and storage rooms to prevent resident access to chemicals.
Collect and empty trash.
Follow proper cleaning and infection-control techniques.
Identify resident problems or changes and report them promptly to a supervisor or management; seek assistance when necessary.
Notify maintenance about items needing attention, including burned-out light bulbs and safety hazards.
Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action.
Use wet-floor or safety-hazard signs when cleaning hard-surface floors in public areas.
Participate in educational programs, staff meetings, in-service education, and associate functions as requested.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Listen to resident and family concerns or complaints and report them to a supervisor.
Maintain emotional composure and remain calm in all situations.
Support resident-centered activity programs, participate in assigned projects or committees, and assist with resident-related tasks as assigned.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a supervisor.
Work with hazardous chemicals and support teammates as requested.