Housekeeper

The Terrace of Delray Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Terrace of Delray Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Housekeeper to perform daily housekeeping tasks in accordance with applicable standards to keep the facility clean, safe, and comfortable for residents. The role involves following schedules, safely handling cleaning chemicals, and coordinating with nursing staff to maintain a healthy environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning floors, fixtures, and bathroom areas, reporting incidents, adhering to safety protocols, and

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, disinfectants, and solutions.
• Willing to work harmoniously with other personnel and residents based on their current functioning level.

Responsibilities

• Follow cleaning schedules as directed by supervisor.
• Report accidents/incidents to supervisor.
• Coordinate housekeeping with nursing services during routine cleaning in resident areas.
• Clean, sanitize, and polish fixtures, surfaces, and bathroom elements as required.
• Clean floors: sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, and disinfecting.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Housekeeper is perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, and/or the Director of Environmental Services, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor, no matter how minor they may be
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or residential areas
• Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, bathroom fixtures etc.
• Clean floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting etc.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions when necessary
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Terrace of Delray is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.