FULL TIME Laundry Aide

The Palms at Venice; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Palms at Venice is seeking full-time and part-time housekeepers and laundry staff to join our team. The primary duties involve day-to-day housekeeping tasks across resident living and recreational areas, following established schedules, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

No prior experience required as on-the-job training is provided; we emphasize safety, sanitation, and respectful interaction with residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, staff and visitors.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in resident rooms and common areas.
• On-the-job training provided and safety policies followed.
• Follow infection control and universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily cleaning schedules for resident living and recreation areas.
• Report accidents/incidents to supervisor promptly.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Attend departmental and staff meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Tactful interaction

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

8th grade or higher

Job description

The Palms at Venice is looking for full time and part time housekeepers/laundry to join our team!

Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the

Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and

regulations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed.
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor.
• Perform routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
• Attend departmental and staff meetings.

Staff Development

• Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs.
• Follow established safety policies and procedures.
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning.
• Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.
• Follow established handwashing procedures.
• Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in utility/janitorial closets.

Education

Prefer an 8th grade education at a minimum. We are also willing to teach and train.

Experience

None required. On-the-job training provided.

Specific Requirements

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas, must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.