Part Time- 2nd shift Housekeeper

Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Plymouth Harbor in Sarasota, FL is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain resident and common areas in a clean, safe, and confidential manner. The role runs Monday–Friday, 6pm–10pm, with duties including cleaning, restocking supplies, and following Plymouth Harbor procedures.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of housekeeping experience in hospitality or a continuing care environment, strong organization, attention to detail, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and accurate daily.
• Must have excellent personal skills and professional demeanor.
• Must have good communication skills (speaking, writing, listening).
• Must be fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas as directed.
• Maintain furniture in the predetermined pattern.
• Perform office cleaning (vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, restrooms, trash, windows, fixtures).
• Stock restrooms with toilet tissue, paper towels and soap.
• Follow established cleaning procedures and safety standards.
• Restock housekeeping cart with linens, chemicals, and supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Fluent English

Education

Less than a high school education acceptable

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the areas assigned in a clean and sanitary manner following Plymouth Harbor policies and procedures.

Shift: Monday- Friday 6pm-10pm

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clean assigned areas, as directed.
2. Maintain furniture in assigned areas in the pre-determined pattern.
3. Office cleaning to include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, restrooms, emptying trash, clean windows, clean fixtures, stocking toilet tissue, paper towels and soap as necessary.
4. Clean mirrors, ledges, vents, light fixtures, fire extinguisher, cabinets, baseboards, bathroom fixtures and corners. Vacuum carpet and dust blinds.
5. Clean wellness equipment, clean laundry equipment, clean art studio, clean chapel.
6. Use proper chemicals in various duties as instructed by supervisor.
7. Report any unsafe conditions or items in need of repair.
8. Keep all dispensers stocked with toilet tissue, paper towels, and soap, as necessary.
9. Follow established cleaning procedures as directed by immediate supervisor.
10. Re-stock housekeeping cart at the end of the shift with proper linens, chemicals, or supplies as job dictates.
11. Clean floors with proper equipment, including vacuum sweepers, dust mops, damp mops, or sponge mops as directed by immediate supervisor.
12. Empty and re-line all trash receptacles in assigned areas.
13. Handle soiled/clean linen as instructed by supervisor.
14. Work safely, complying at all times with Plymouth Harbor safety standards.
15. Call 555 in the event of an emergency.
16. Discharge properly other responsibilities and duties that may be directed by manager.
17. Maintain work area, equipment, and supplies in a clean, sanitary, and organized manner. Ensure that work areas are neat and confidential materials are properly stored before leaving area on breaks, end of workday, etc.
18. Work safely, complying at all times with Plymouth Harbor safety standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Less than a high school education is acceptable.

Experience:

• Minimum one year employment as a housekeeper in a hotel, resort, or CCRC environment, or as a private housekeeper.

General:

• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must be a detail-oriented person and able to perform duties with great accuracy on a daily basis.
• Must have excellent personal skills, demonstrating the ability to conduct oneself in a non-controversial style; a style that inspires the respect of others and promotes a sense of trust in the individual’s competence.
• Must have good communication skills, speaking, writing, and listening.
• Must be fluent in English.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

• This position does not require any certificate/license/registration.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Support Plymouth Harbor’s mission, striving daily to ensure the best possible outcomes for the health and well-being of residents and staff.
• Maintain high personal standards for performance and encourage others to do the same.
• Must be able to get along with others and work as a team player.
• Maintain confidentiality in all Plymouth Harbor, resident, and team member matters.
• Use good judgement and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Work harmoniously with all persons residing in, employed by, or associated with, the organization.
• Be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• Wear Plymouth Harbor team member i.d. badge at all times when on duty.
• Abide by the dress and grooming guidelines established for the department and possess good personal hygiene habits.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess fully functioning sense of sight/hearing or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately in order to do the job
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and move throughout the workday (lifting, carrying, bending, squatting, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting) using good body mechanics.
• Must be able to lift/push up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to cope with the physical and emotional demands of the position.