Housekeeper

Avante at Ocala is seeking a PT Housekeeper to join our team.

We are a 133-bed skilled nursing facility located in Ocala FL. Our associates are committed individuals who desire to create an environment that fosters wellness, integrity, and success. At Avante, you will have the opportunity for advancement, learn new skills, meet new people, build rewarding professional and personal relationships, and improve the quality of life of those around you. We are focused on the whole person, a concept that includes families, colleagues, and communities. Simply put, our mission is you.

We offer Daily Pay Access, benefits after 60 days of employment for FT, Company paid Life and AD&D, 401(k) with an annual contribution, Paid Time off for FT and PT employees that start accruing your first day of employment. We also provide an excellent working environment with employee recognition programs and engagement.

Job Description:

• To perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards as may be directed by the Housekeeping/Laundry Services Supervisor and/or the Administrator to ensure the facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.

  Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age;
  • Must speak and understand English;
  • Positive attitude toward the elderly.

  Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions and specific tasks as assigned; clean, wash, polish, sanitize, deodorize and disinfect all areas and items in the facility including furnishings, fixtures, ashtrays, trash bins, windows, mirrors, floors, carpets, walls, ceilings, that work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner, clearly marked with caution or safety signs as required; ensure work areas are free of all hazardous objects and that all equipment, tools and supplies are properly stored at all times; ensure all established Universal Precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are maintained and followed when performing housekeeping duties; and, promptly report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Housekeeping/Laundry Services Supervisor and/or the Administrator.

  Residents' Rights Functions

  • Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; and, know and comply with Residents' Rights rules.
  • Ability to communicate with residents and personnel and ability to remain calm under stress.

  Other Job Functions (With or Without Reasonable Accommodations):

  Ensure that work and cleaning schedules are followed; report all incidents and accidents to the Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services; and, coordinate daily housekeeping services with other departments when performing routine laundry assignments.Ability to communicate with residents and personnel and ability to read and write in English.

Staff Development Functions

Attend and participate in orientation, training, in-service educational activities and staff meetings and participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned.

Equipment and Supply Functions

Ensure that equipment, work and supply carts are properly cleaned and stored; ensure that an adequate level of housekeeping and linen supplies is maintained at all times and advise the Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services of supply needs; ensure that all lighting is in proper working order at all times; and, assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies or articles as requested.

Physical Job Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus .

Education and Experience:

• Must be a High School Graduate.
• Previous experience in Long Term Care preferred.