Housekeeper/ Laundry Aide

Valencia Hills Center for Rehabilitation & Healing

Make an impact. Build connections. Love where you work.

At Valencia Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, you’ll find a team that celebrates your strengths, where your work truly makes a difference every day. We’re passionate about creating a supportive, positive environment—not only for our residents, but for the people who care for them. As proud partners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, our team members also have the opportunity to join the spirited KARE KREWE of Valencia Hills—bringing big-team energy and community spirit to everything we do. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

We are conveniently located at 1350 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland, FL.

Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – family plan options available
• Shift Differentials – nurses earn up to $2 more on nights and weekends
• Generous PTO, Holiday and Sick time– we value work/life balance
• 401k, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage– peace of mind for you and your family
• Direct Deposit & Cash Advance up to 50% of Daily Pay– get paid when YOU want
• Wonderschool Concierge Services – childcare made simple
• Uniforms & Employee Perks Program– we’ve got you covered
• 24/7 Telehealth Benefit with Doctegrity – access to medical care and mental health support when you need it most

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening. More information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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