Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

• PRN (as needed) 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and weekend coverage

Housekeeper 

Job Summary: This position provides clean, sanitary, and orderly surroundings for the residents, employees, and public in accordance with established policies and procedures as directed by Housekeeping Supervisor or Manager. The housekeeper promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odors.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Operates cleaning equipment such as vacuums, carpet extractors etc.
• Required areas to be cleaned may be damp, dusty, dirty or wet. May be required to clean up human waste or other body fluids.
• Cleaning is done through the process of dusting, washing, scrubbing, wiping, sweeping, mopping, disinfecting and vacuuming.
• Disposal of trash as required.
• Must handle various cleaning products and use according to label and as instructed.
• Reports unusual findings or resident/safety concerns to Housekeeping Manager.
• Responsible for assigned keys and their return at end of shift.
• Follows safety precautions in all housekeeping services.
• Reports maintenance issues when observed to Maintenance or Housekeeping Manager.
• Maintains equipment and housekeeping cart.

Educational, Physical, and Other Requirements:

• Must pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse (Learn more:
• Requires standing for long periods of time, frequent walking, frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, occasionally pushing/pulling over 50 pounds.
• Must be able to follow a work schedule. Work schedules are subject to change.
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical requirements may include frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift, stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; and smell. Vision abilities may require close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• John Knox Village of Central Florida conducts background screenings through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn about the process at
• Must pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse (Learn more:
• For the safety and security of our residents and patients, employees must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally in English, the most widely used language among our residents and employees.

Customer/Guest Relations & Communications:

• Must maintain a professional, respectful, friendly demeanor with all residents, family members, guests, and staff at all times.