What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper (Housekeeping Associate - Environmental Services) position at The Preserve at Dunedin?
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 to join our team and help ensure our residents’ daily lives are supported with care and dignity.
Position Summary:
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
Qualifications:
- 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
You. Belong. Here.
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.
Qualifications:
- 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.