Lead Housekeeper

Oak Hammock At The University of Florida, Inc; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, Inc in Gainesville, FL, is seeking a Lead Housekeeper for our Independent Living housekeeping team. The role serves as primary quality-control and support lead, ensuring cleaning standards, guiding staff, and delivering dependable, high-quality service to residents.

Requirements include High School Diploma or equivalent, supervisory experience, strong communication, interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to pass background checks and drug

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Training and supervisory experience preferred.
• Must read and understand printed instructions for chemicals.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to relate to staff, residents, families.
• Must pass Level II Background Check and Drug Screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality-control and support for Independent Living housekeeping team.
• Assist the Housekeeping Manager and Assistant Housekeeping Manager with department needs.
• Maintain housekeeping standards; ensure staff understand assignments and deficiencies are corrected.
• Provide residents with dependable, high-quality service.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Reading chemical instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Imagine a Rewarding Career Helping Others

Working at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is rewarding and fun. No matter your title, your days are spent among a community of residents enjoying retirement to the fullest. When you leave after your workday, you will feel a sense of accomplishment and joy since you are part of the community and residents’ lives.

No matter the position you are searching for, there is ample opportunity to impact this community. We value our staff and would love the chance to make Oak Hammock more than a job but a worthwhile experience to remember.

For any questions, please get in touch with our Human Resources Department for more information at 352-548-1005.

View our available openings.

Location: Gainesville, FL

Job Id:1286

# of Openings:1

Position Title: Lead Housekeeper

Position Type: Full Time

What We Do

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is an active, yet relaxed, Life Plan Community in Gainesville, Florida. We offer a full continuum of health care, including independent living, assisted living, specialized memory support, skilled nursing and home care. Our community offers an unprecedented lifestyle of comfort and convenience with a rich array of services and amenities that are focused on optimal wellbeing.

What You Can Expect from Us

Full Time Employee Benefits include:

University of Florida partnership with community discounts and access to opportunities through the Gator One UF ID Card

OH, I CAN! Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Pay Every Other Week

Licensure Reimbursement for Clinical Positions

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K Retirement and Investing Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off Accrual

6 Paid Holidays and 1 Additional Floating Holiday

Employee Referral Bonus

Annual Employee Recognition Gifts

You Make A Difference Award Recognition

Milestone Service Awards

Helping Hands Emergency Loan Fund

Staff Uniform Credits

More Than a Job

Imagine a rewarding career helping others. Working at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is rewarding and fun. No matter your title, your days are spent among a community of residents enjoying retirement to the fullest. When you leave after your workday, you will feel a sense of accomplishment and joy since you are part of the community and residents’ lives.

No matter the position you are searching for, there is ample opportunity to impact this community. We value our staff and would love the chance to make Oak Hammock more than a job but a worthwhile experience to remember.

The Lead Housekeeper serves as the primary quality-control and support lead for Independent Living housekeeping team, while also assisting the Housekeeping Manager and Assistant Housekeeping Manager with department needs. The position is responsible for making sure housekeeping standards are consistently maintained, employees understand their assignments, deficiencies are corrected, and residents receive dependable, high-quality service.

Lead Housekeeper Job Qualifications and Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Training and supervisory experience preferred

Must be able to read and understand printed instructions for the use of chemicals and cleaning agents

Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Must have excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively to staff, residents, families, and community members

Must be empathetic, energetic and have an affinity for working with a diverse senior population

All applicants must complete and pass a Level II Background Check and Drug Screening