Housekeeper
About The Position
The Housekeeper contributes to the effective operations of the Encompass Onsite Cleaning Systems Environmental Services department by 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. The role uses cleaning devices, products, supplies, and equipment, and removes trash and linen from the facility as needed. The position requires working in damp, dusty, and dirty areas and cleaning up human waste and other body fluids when required. Housekeepers handle cleaning solvents and chemicals and must comply with applicable regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and State Health Department requirements. Work is performed under general supervision, with little direct supervision for routine tasks and the use of independent judgment. A professional supervisor confers on difficult problems and reviews completed work for quality. The position exercises no supervision. The role demands 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, pull, and work a flexible schedule. Encompass states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and offers employees support and recognition from coworkers and management in a dynamic and friendly environment.
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.
- Ability to lift and/or carry 25 to 45 pounds.
- Ability to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, and pull, and to move continuously during work hours.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Good physical and mental health.
Nice To Haves
- Previous housekeeping experience is highly preferred.
- Prior hard-surface (resilient floor) care experience is a plus but is not required.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Dispose of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
- Follow assigned duties and job instructions.
- 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.
- Report needed repairs immediately to a supervisor, including issues such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken windowpanes, or missing nuts or screws.
- Wash windows according to schedule.
- Periodically check assigned areas for spills, water, and similar conditions.
- Follow training and instructions for the use of germicidal solutions.
- Remove trash and linen from the facility as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
