What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper/ Laundry Aide - Weekends position at Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation?
Now Hiring! Part-Time Housekeeper/Laundry Aide – Scott Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation is a 120-bed state-of-the-art Skilled Nursing facility that specializes in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We are dedicated to providing each patient with quality services, personalized care and outstanding customer service. We accomplish this through our focus on the individual needs of each patient and a successful partnership with their family, physician, and fellow providers.
We are located at 800 East County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL
Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:
- Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today!
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Scheduling
- Direct Deposit
- Opportunities for Overtime
- Doctegrity – 24/7 telemedicine access for employees and families
- Wonderschool – Support for child care and early education options
- Panda Perks & Benefits – Financial wellness tools, employee discounts, and more
- Comfortable Staffing Ratios
- A Supportive Team Environment – where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and compassion
- Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Scott Lake!
This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.
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Position Summary:
Responsible for keeping all areas of the facility neat and clean and ensuring all sorting and washing of all garments, linens, and other items is completed daily
Major Duties and Critical Tasks:
- Ensure that all areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner; that all staff has the appropriate training, equipment and supplies successfully execute this responsibility.
- Ensure appropriate techniques are followed when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning/laundry prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.
- Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping/laundry functions.
- Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services. Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures.
- Makes decisions that reflect both knowledge and good judgment.
- Shows evidence of awareness of own limitations and seeks assistance when necessary.
- Adheres to dress code and facility attendance policy.
- Attends committee meetings, if assigned. Reports related to the committee are given during staff meetings.
- Takes responsibility for own professional growth. Attends and participates in all scheduled training, educational and orientation classes, programs and activities including annual mandatory classes.
- Follows work schedules and completes assigned tasks according to the established standards of the facility
- Review staff concerns in a timely manner. Assure adequate communication to keep the Director of Facilities and Grounds informed of any area of concern.
- In conjunction with the human resources department and Director of Facilities and Grounds, responsible for maintaining established goals for employee turnover and retention .
Human Relations
- Demonstrates a positive working relationship with patients/residents, visitors and facility staff.
- Acknowledges authority and exhibits appropriate response to the direction of supervisors.
- Spends time with patients/residents rather than other personnel.
- Readily assists co-workers as needed. HOUSEKEEPING AIDE QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED Preferred Experience not required