Housekeeper

Apply 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: