Housekeeper (Floater) -FT

Shifts:

Common Areas, Healthcare & Laundry

Monday - Friday; every other weekend

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Benefits Full-time Staff

• Paid Weekly
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Benefit eligible the first of the month after the completion of 30 days of service (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Flex Spending, etc.)
• Matching 401(k) Program
• Educational Reimbursement
• Scholarship opportunities
• Safety Shoe Stipend
• Bi -Annual Employee Appreciation Bonus
• Wonderful Working Conditions
• Opportunities for Advancement

Position Summary:

The Housekeeper (Floater) is responsible for the daily cleanliness and sanitation of all assigned common areas, hallways, Member residences, healthcare, rest rooms, dining rooms, offices, and furniture to ensure all assigned areas are maintained in accordance with expectations established by the Glenridge at Palmer Ranch (GPR). This position will also work in the laundry department as needed. The Housekeeper ensure that they perform their duties according to established regulatory and departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Assures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner.
• Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Follows established Universal Precautions when performing housekeeping procedures.
• Cleans, washes, sanitizes, and polishes bathroom fixtures.
• Cleans windows and mirrors.
• Cleans floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp or wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting.
• Uses proper safety signs when performing floor work.
• Cleans walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, or deodorizing.
• Removes dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning solutions.
• Cleans hallways, stairways, and elevators.
• Discards waste and trash into proper containers and relines trash receptacles with plastic liners.
• Changes bed linen and exchanges bathroom towels.
• Reports all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Manager.
• Reports all unusual resident activity, which might affect the safety or security of other residents, to the Manager.
• Assures that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
• Reports burned out light bulbs and exit lights to the Manager.
• Follows assigned work and cleaning schedule as closely as practical.
• Maintains an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies on assigned cleaning cart.
• Cleans drinking fountains, and public areas.
• If assigned to the healthcare areas, coordinates daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in member rooms and common areas.
• Uses good judgment in determining needs of the company and in maintaining information delivery in conformance with recognized standards; and is expected to understand and follow all regulatory and facility policies.
• Keeps current on all changes in their area of responsibility, particularly regulatory changes as they relate to CCRCs, skilled nursing, assisted living and other applicable clinical services as assigned.
• Uses good judgment in determining the needs of Members and working with the different departments and in maintaining delivery of those needs in accordance with recognized standards; and is expected to understand and follow all regulatory and facility policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of Members’ PHI (Protected Health Information) and medical records information as well.
• Other various duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1.Must have at least an 8th grade education. High School diploma or equivalent preferred. At least six (6) months of practical experience in housekeeping.

• Must be able to read and understand printed instructions for the use of chemicals and cleaning agents
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills.
• Must be empathetic, enthusiastic and have an affinity for working with a diverse senior population.
• Must be well organized and can work with limited direction, take initiative, and can plan and carry out responsibilities, organizing own schedule and duties to complete responsibilities.

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch is an exciting place to work, learn, be happy and flourish! We have been awarded “Best Retirement Community” for 15 years in a row! Do not miss this opportunity to work with an exciting team and make a positive difference in the lives of our members and the Sarasota community

The Glenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

All applicants must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and Level II background screening.