Housekeeping Assistant

The Goodman Group, LLC•Largo, FL

11d

About The Position

The Housekeeping Assistant performs daily activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, and as directed by the Executive Director and/or Director of Housekeeping. The role helps maintain the facility in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive condition for residents, team members, and visitors. The position carries out routine cleaning and sanitation in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, hallways, stairways, elevators, and vacant rooms. It follows established schedules, safety precautions, and infection-control procedures, and coordinates cleaning in resident and recreational areas with nursing services. The assistant maintains supplies and properly stores equipment and materials, and may help lift heavy equipment or supplies. Tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. The role has no direct reports.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Have knowledge of or proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
Be able to alternate between standing and sitting.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned daily housekeeping tasks while following safety precautions and infection-control procedures.
Follow established work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
Coordinate routine cleaning in resident living and recreational areas with nursing services.
Maintain assigned areas in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive condition.
Dispose of personal protective equipment according to sanitation procedures.
Maintain an adequate supply of housekeeping materials in utility and janitorial closets.
Assist with lifting heavy equipment and supplies as directed or requested.
Clean and polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, and room heating and cooling units.
Clean, wash, sanitize, and polish bathroom fixtures, removing water marks.
Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance and exit ways.
Sweep, dust, mop, and disinfect floors; set up appropriate caution and safety signs before floor-cleaning tasks.
Clean carpets, including vacuuming.
Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing.
Remove dirt, dust, grease, and film from surfaces using appropriate cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
Clean hallways, stairways, elevators, and vacant rooms.
Keep work areas clean and store equipment, tools, and supplies properly, including before breaks, meals, and the end of the workday.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Provide courteous, responsive, competent, timely, and caring service to residents in accordance with the Platinum Service® program.