Housekeeper

About the role

The Encompass Onsite Cleaning Systems Environmental Services department seeks a Housekeeper to contribute to the effective operations of the facility. The ideal candidate will perform daily cleaning and supply tasks in various areas, including patient rooms, treatment rooms, restrooms, nurseries, nursing stations, lounges, offices, waiting areas, and more.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums
• Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning, and replacing equipment and furnishings
• Remove trash and linen from the facility as needed
• Empty trash containers daily
• Wet mop floors in all rooms and bathrooms
• Damp mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and others daily
• Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, & showers
• Clean all air vents
• Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor
• Wash windows as scheduled
• Check entire area for spills, water, etc., periodically
• Follow instructions on use of germicidal solutions to clean
• Follow job assignments

Requirements

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
• Ability to prepare and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience is highly preferred
• Prior hard surface (resilient floor) care experience is a plus, but not required
• Valid Florida Driver’s license

Skills

• Must be able to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, pull and work a flexible schedule
• Must be able to lift and/or carry 25 to 45 pounds

Physical Demands

• This position demands good physical and mental health
• The housekeeper will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, pull and work a flexible schedule
• Must be able to move continuously during work hours
• Must be able to lift and/or carry 25 to 45 pounds

Supervision Received

• General supervision is received from a professional supervisor who confers on difficult problems and reviews completed work for quality of professional results
• Tasks are usually performed under little direct supervision allowing use of independent judgment

Supervision Exercised

• None