Housekeeper

HarborChase; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

HarborChase in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a dependable Housekeeper to keep our community's common areas and resident living spaces clean and inviting. You will dust, vacuum, sanitize, and launder linens while respecting residents' privacy and safety.

The role requires high school education, at least one year in a senior living or healthcare setting, and knowledge of OSHA safety practices. Training provides life-enrichment activities involvement and teamwork within a caring community.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school education.
• Minimum one-year experience in a senior community or healthcare environment preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards and safety procedures preferred.
• Understand the steps for fire evacuation.

Responsibilities

• Cleans all Common Areas including the lobby, guest restrooms and hallways.
• Vacuums all carpeted areas and upholstered furniture
• Dusts all furniture, hanging pictures and fixtures
• Sanitizes handrails
• Cleans glass surfaces
• Cleans doors, doorways and walls
• Cleans and disinfects common areas and restrooms
• Mops or vacuums common areas
• Cleans and organizes laundry areas and storage closets
• Launders resident’s linens, towels, sheets, and other items according to schedule and as needed
• Be constantly alert to wipe up any water or liquid on the floors to prevent slips and falls by residents, associates or visitors
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and family members

Skills

Housekeeping

Safety awareness

Teamwork

OSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

Responsible to perform all aspects of cleaning the community common areas and resident rooms or apartments ensuring a pleasing home-like environment for residents, associates and visitors

Essential Functions:

• Cleans all Common Areas including the lobby, guest restrooms and hallways.
• Vacuums all carpeted areas and upholstered furniture
• Dusts all furniture, hanging pictures and fixtures
• Sanitizes handrails
• Cleans glass surfaces
• Cleans doors, doorways and walls
• Cleans and disinfects common areas and restrooms
• Mops or vacuums common areas
• Cleans and disinfects soiled utility bins
• Cleans and organizes laundry areas and storage closets
• Ensure that the housekeeping cart and other supplies and equipment are in a safe area as to prevent any injuries to residents, associates, or visitors
• Ensure that hazardous cleaning products are properly stored and labeled
• Cleans resident’s rooms or apartments by vacuuming, dusting and disinfecting bathroom
• Launders resident’s linens, towels, sheets, and other items according to schedule and as needed
• Ensures residents’ personal clothing remain separate at all times and are returned promptly to the residents’ room or apartment once laundered
• Properly dispose of soiled clothing or linens in accordance with infection control standards
• Be constantly alert to wipe up any water or liquid on the floors to prevent slips and falls by residents, associates or visitors
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and family members
• Practices proper body mechanics when lifting and following safety guidelines
• Follows company guidelines for uniforms and name badges
• Uses company provided equipment properly as intended
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• Must have a high school education
• Minimum one-year experience in a senior community or healthcare environment preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards and safety procedures preferred
• Understand the steps for fire evacuation

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