Housekeeper - Independent Living

VICARS LANDING•Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs daily routine and non-routine cleaning functions as assigned in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to provide a safe, sanitary, and attractive environment for all Members, guests, and employees. This role involves maintaining quality standards, preparing and using cleaning chemicals properly, managing supplies and equipment, reporting issues, and adhering to attendance and professional conduct policies. The position also requires treating Members with consideration and respect, handling their personal possessions with care, and following safety procedures, especially during cleaning tasks and in the event of a disaster. Periodic and situational duties are performed as assigned, and attendance at required in-services and departmental meetings is expected.

Requirements

Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines.
Equivalent to four years high school or GED.
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.
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear.
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Must have excellent balance and be able to climb a ladder and walk around a roof.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to work at heights.
Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
Must be able to communicate verbally with others on the phone or in person.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Performs cleaning functions as assigned according to departmental procedures.
Mixes cleaning chemicals to proper use-dilution and ensures they are not mixed with other products except as specified on the label.
Takes supplies and equipment to work areas within 15 minutes of shift start.
Cleans and returns all equipment to storage areas by the end of the shift, cleaning up spills and disposing of empty containers.
Reports all broken, damaged, or inoperative equipment and hazardous conditions.
Wears nametag daily and ensures uniform, hair, and shoes are neat and clean.
Knocks on doors and identifies self when entering rooms/apartments.
Treats Members with consideration, respect, and dignity, discussing medical conditions only as necessary for safety and well-being.
Treats personal possessions with utmost care.
Uses "Wet Floor" signs when performing wet cleaning tasks and ensures equipment cords do not create tripping hazards.
Wears gloves on both hands for cleaning tasks, trash, and soiled linen handling.
Calls for assistance when moving heavy objects and carefully disposes of trash.
Removes equipment from hallways and elevators and reports to designated "pool" areas during disaster drills or actual disasters.
Demonstrates ability to use all Housekeeping Services equipment.
Performs periodic and situational duties as assigned.
Attends annual required in-services and participates in 80% of monthly departmental meetings.
Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
Unloads supplies from truck and places on shelves in the stock room.
Runs miscellaneous errands for the Housekeeping Department.
Completes required forms as needed (e.g., service requests, accident/incident reports).