Housekeeper

Phoenix Senior Living; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Retreat at Ft Walton Beach, part of Phoenix Senior Living, is seeking a Housekeeper to join its caregiving team. The role includes cleaning, laundry, stocking supplies, and maintaining both resident rooms and shared spaces. Schedule is Monday through Friday with every other weekend required.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience. Weekend availability and strong communication are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of related housekeeping experience.
• Ability to work weekends and flexible hours.
• Understanding of infection control procedures.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow cleaning checklist for rooms and common areas.
• Dust, vacuum, mop, and clean bathrooms.
• Restock supplies in resident rooms and common areas.
• Handle laundry and carpet shampoo as needed.
• Notify supervisor of major repairs and maintain logs.
• Maintain clean windows, surfaces and trash removal.
• Assist with restocking and placement of paper products and soap.

Skills

Infection control

Multi-tasking

Stress management

Assisted living awareness

Weekend flexibility

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1 year related experience

Job description

Description

Mon-Fri ; Every other weekend required

The Retreat at Ft Walton Beach is seeking Housekeepers to join their team!

Shift Details

Housekeeper

Mon-Fri ; Every other weekend required

The Housekeeper is responsible for performing all housekeeping activities such as, but not limited to, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, laundry, shampooing carpets, scrubbing bathrooms, cleaning counters, taking out the trash and cleaning windows. Responsibilities also include restocking common area bistro’s and bathrooms, resident rooms and bathrooms with the appropriate paper products and hand soap.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

Housekeeping

• Follow detailed cleaning worksheet/ checklist for each room and common area
• Responsible for the set‑up and mixing of water and detergents, in proper containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Clean community common area and resident room(s) floors and walls by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and / or vacuuming
• Steam clean or shampoo carpet
• Dust furniture, walls, machines and equipment which include moving furniture around
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaner, sponges and squeegees
• Make adjustments to heating cooling and ventilation system which may include changing filters
• Gather and empty trash
• Remove debris from outdoor porches, parking lot and dumpster area
• Ensure all bathrooms (common area, resident) are stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex and liquid and soap
• Replace light bulbs throughout the community
• Ensure all suites that have 2 residents residing are cleaned twice a week
• Notify supervisor, by documenting in the maintenance log and housekeeping checklist, concerning the need for major repairs or additions to the building operating systems

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Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

Housekeeper

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED required
• One (1) year job related experience

Skills And Abilities

• Understanding of infection control procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to Multi task and Manage Stress
• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication