What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper (Housekeeping Associate - Environmental Services) position at AgeWell Solvere Living?
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The Preserve at Dunedin
Clearwater, FL
Employment: Full-Time Pay Frequency: Hourly Pay Maximum: 15 Pay Minimum: 14
At The Preserve at Dunedin, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming environment where seniors feel truly at home. Our dedicated team provides care and comfort while upholding the highest standards of service. We are currently seeking a Housekeeper – Laundry Specialist to join our team and help ensure our residents’ daily lives are supported with care and dignity.
Position Summary:
The Housekeeper – Laundry Specialist plays an important role in keeping our community running smoothly. This position focuses primarily on managing all aspects of resident and community laundry, while also assisting with light housekeeping as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect, wash, dry, fold, and distribute resident laundry in a timely and organized manner
- Wash and maintain community linens, towels, and other laundry items
- Ensure laundry and storage areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with safety and infection control standards
- Communicate with residents and staff regarding laundry needs and preferences
- Assist with light housekeeping duties (such as vacuuming, dusting, or sanitizing common areas) as needed
- Uphold resident dignity, privacy, and respect at all times
- Previous experience in housekeeping or laundry preferred (senior living or healthcare environment a plus)
- Ability to operate and maintain commercial laundry equipment safely
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Compassion, patience, and a commitment to serving seniors
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
At The Preserve at Dunedin we place a high emphasis on the overall wellbeing of our residents and believe in providing excellent care and customer service! Come be a part of the excitement as we continue our journey of touching lives in this beautiful community and premier work atmosphere!
If That's Not Reason Enough, As a Certified Great Place To Work For 8 Years In a Row, We Proudly Offer Eligible Team Members:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan and paid holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Job Summary:
The Housekeeping Associate is responsible for keeping the Community clean and safe for residents, families, team members, and visitors. He/she is also responsible for cleaning common areas and may be assigned to clean resident apartments up to and including their personal laundry, bed linens, and towels.
Responsibilities:
- Cleans Resident apartments as assigned.
- Cleans all common areas, including but not limited to: halls, landings, stairs, activity areas, lobbies, elevators, and model units.
- Cleans vacant units as assigned and as above.
- Ensures cleanliness of public restrooms.
- Maintains housekeeping and laundry carts at all times.
- Washes and dries all community laundry, using appropriate products.
- Follows the posted work schedule and arrives on time and in appropriate work attire.
- Follows all emergency procedures including when chemicals are accidently misused.
- Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.
- Maintains a clean laundry room and stores chemicals in accordance with proper procedures.
- Reports on-the-job injuries to the Plant Operations Director/Business Office Director.
- Communicates effectively with Housekeeping Supervisor, Plant Operations Director, and other team members.
- Advises Housekeeping Supervisor and/or Plant Operations Director when supplies are in need of reorder.
- High School diploma preferred/ GED accepted
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Must have organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Physically able to bend and reach.
- Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary.
- Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
