Residential Housekeeper

Residential Housekeeper

WE'RE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU. COME JOIN OUR FAMILY AND GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US! Our team is only as strong as each individual contributor – which is why we focus our energy on hiring people who are friendly, hardworking and have a true passion for serving older adults.

After all, residents aren't guests in our community; we're working in their home. Position shifts include:

• Full-Time- 8a-4:30p with weekend and holiday rotation
• Part-Time- 8a-4:30p with weekend and holiday rotation

Overview: The residential housekeeper is responsible for the general cleaning and upkeep of resident apartments and other assigned areas of the facility. Responsible for performing various housekeeping tasks to include vacuuming, trash removal, dusting, cleaning restrooms, etc. Reports to Environmental Services Manager and Supervisor.

Essential job functions include:

• Regular attendance
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Requires cleaning and dusting of various surfaces (counter tops, furniture, appliances, tile floors, etc)
• Clean, scrub, and sanitize bathrooms
• Gather and dispose of trash using specified bags and / or containers
• Responsible for keeping storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and organized
• Vacuuming of carpeting in apartments and assigned common areas such as lobbies, hallways, and resident laundry areas
• Changes resident bed and bath linens according to assigned cleaning schedule
• Assist in the main laundry room and other areas of the facility when needed
• Deliver resident's personal laundry as assigned
• All housekeepers MUST greet resident(s) and announce their presence prior to entering room
• Maintain clean and professional appearance
• Adheres to company policies and procedures
• Attend departmental education and all required in-service training/education
• Maintain confidentiality of resident/family and facility information
• Respond to all fire alarms and assist in the evacuation of residents when needed
• Cooperate with staff of other departments when needed
• Represent the organization through professional demeanor and attitude
• Provide quality customer service in all interactions with residents, guests and staff
• Report Housekeeping and Maintenance issue for work order
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications include:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, may be working towards high school diploma or equivalent
• Two-years cleaning / housekeeping experience preferred

Benefits and perks include:

• Career advancement
• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, 401K plan with matching contributions, and more
• Associate recognition programs, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and associate scholarships

Environment: The Village at Gainesville offers a highly professional, engaging, team-centered environment where associates can grow professionally, and have a positive impact on the lives of the seniors that we serve. If you have a passion for serving others and are dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, this is the employment opportunity for you!

Location: While our 104-acre campus has all the amenities of a small town, sometimes it's nice to explore off campus. Just 10 minutes away, you'll find shopping, theaters and restaurants. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, which is one of the largest universities in the United States as well as Santa Fe College, recently ranked #1 community college in the US. Gainesville is highly recognized as a great place to live and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.