Housekeeper Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with 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, pull, and work a flexible schedule, and to move continuously during work hours.

Nice To Haves

• Previous housekeeping experience is highly preferred.
• Prior hard-surface (resilient floor) care experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and supply patient rooms, treatment rooms, restrooms, nurseries, nursing stations, lounges, offices, waiting areas, and other assigned areas.
• 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, linen, and other disposable materials as needed.
• Handle cleaning solvents and chemicals and comply with applicable OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, and other regulations.
• Follow job assignments and 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.
• Wash windows as scheduled.
• Periodically check assigned areas for spills, water, and similar conditions.
• Follow training and instructions for using germicidal solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.