Housekeeper

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $15.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
On-the-job training

Job Description

The Oaks of Clearwater LLC is a distinguished senior living community located in downtown Clearwater, Florida. Situated on a beautiful 15-acre campus atop a bluff overlooking Clearwater Bay, The Oaks provides a serene and supportive environment for its residents. This well-established facility caters to a range of care levels including independent living (IL), assisted living (AL), memory care (MC), and a 60-bed rehabilitation center. Known for its commitment to high standards of care and fostering a community spirit, The Oaks of Clearwater stands out as a reputable and caring establishment where residents can thrive with dignity and comfort. The facility... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum education of completing 10th grade
  • Preferred high school diploma or GED equivalency
  • Willingness to comply with OSHA and other safety regulations
  • Ability to perform physical housekeeping tasks
  • Ability to follow schedules and work orders
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to report incidents and unsafe conditions promptly
  • Willingness to participate in ongoing training
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum education of completing 10th grade
  • Preferred high school diploma or GED equivalency
  • Ability to participate in ongoing continuing education courses
  • Willingness to comply with OSHA regulations and other safety standards
  • Ability to maintain resident privacy and confidentiality
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and schedules
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Physical ability to handle housekeeping tasks such as lifting and cleaning

Job Duties

  • Discard waste and trash into proper containers and re-line receptacles with plastic liners
  • Polish furniture, metal fixtures and water fountains
  • Clean and sanitize public restrooms
  • Turn in and/or report all lost-and found items to supervisor
  • Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc. as directed or requested
  • Report scarcity of housekeeping supplies
  • Clean housekeeping equipment, carts, and rooms
  • Perform terminal cleaning procedures
  • Stock carts with proper types and quantities of materials and equipment
  • Assure that work assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies etc. are properly stored during work periods, as well as before leaving the area for breaks, meals, and end of the workday
  • Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily schedules
  • Interpret work orders and or schedules
  • Clean assigned area, proceeding in an orderly fashion and doing a complete job
  • Routinely check cleaning list of possible changes in assignment
  • During cleaning process, monitor location of chemicals to keep safely with close proximity or in locked area
  • Keep work areas free of hazardous conditions, spills, excess carts, baskets, supplies, equipment, etc.
  • Properly set up appropriate caution and safety signs before performing assigned tasks
  • Maintain privacy for residents and confidentiality of resident information
  • Maintain dignity and respect for resident's personal and property rights
  • Attend and participate in in-service education classes, on the job training programs, etc. as scheduled or as directed
  • Comply with established infection control and universal precaution practices, and coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services, as well as follow fire safety policies and procedures
  • Report all incidents, accidents, hazardous conditions, or equipment to supervisor immediately
  • Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as directed
  • Assist with completion of appropriate forms and reports
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor
  • Report defective, burned out or broken resident call lights, light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, florescent lights, etc. to supervisor immediately
  • Perform assigned tasks in accordance with facility policies and procedures, and as instructed by supervisor
  • Notify supervisor of pending absence or tardiness
  • Establish and encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in resident's activity preferences and needs
  • Follow established smoking regulations and report violations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location