Housekeeping Associate - FT

Lake Port Square is an upscale Senior Living community located on the shores of Lake Harris on a 78-acre nature preserve. We offer a wide variety of beautifully appointed residential options, a wealth of exceptional services and amenities, and a full calendar of fun, engaging activities. Lake Port Square is conveniently located just an hour away from the airports, shopping, attractions and theme parks of Orlando. Lake County is home to many nature trails, lake activities and the best parks in Central Florida.

When you work at Lake Port Square, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Why Join Us?

Established Community - Be part of a trusted CCRC with a strong reputation.

Stable Work Environment - Enjoy the security and support of a long-standing organization.

Competitive Pay - Earn a salary that reflects your skills and dedication.

Excellent Benefits Package - Full-time & Part-time Associates eligible for Medical, Dental & Vision coverage starting the next month following Hire Date!

401(k) with Employer Match - Secure your future with our generous retirement plan, fully vested after 90 days!

Gourmet Meal Availability for Staff - Enjoy fresh, chef-prepared meals while on shift.

Free Associate Parking - Designated Associate parking in well-lit lots.

Lake Port Square is recruiting for a hospitality focused, Full time Housekeeping Associate to join our Environmental Services Team in our Health Center.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Housekeeping Associate is responsible for carrying out the normal activities of housekeeping & laundry.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

Essential Job Duties:

1. Perform a variety of housekeeping functions in order to maintain an attractive, clean, and comfortable environment to meet the needs of residents.

2. Exemplify at all time Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and organization.

3. Collects, cleans and redistributes the Community laundry.

4. Ensures that all Health Center laundry is properly sorted, washed and dried according to State and Federal regulations.

5. Ensures that the laundry is maintained in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition.

Other Duties:

1. Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition.

2. Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by the supervisor.

3. Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

HOSPITALITY FOCUS: The Community fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

1. We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.

2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.

3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.

4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

6. We embrace and value our differences.

7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important.

8. We ask "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.

10. We pay attention to details

WELLNESS FOCUS:

The Community employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents' wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively. 2. Commercial laundry experience is desirable, but not required. 3. Ability to process 50-100 pounds of laundry at a time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Moderate to heavy physical effort 80% of the work day including repetitive folding movements, and strenuous pulling movements. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independently. Must be able to push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. over tiled and carpeted surfaces over long distances. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and stoop 90% of the work day. May be exposed to communicable diseases from contaminated linens including influenza, HIV and Hepatitis. May be exposed to unpleasant odors, high heat levels, and laundry and cleaning chemicals. Moderate to heavy physical effort 80% of the time.