Job Description
General Statement of Duties
The Environmental Services Float provides flexible support across housekeeping and laundry areas based on daily operational needs. This position assists with maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors while supporting consistent department coverage.
The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, detail-oriented, and comfortable stepping into different responsibilities as needed. This role may perform laundry, housekeeping, cleaning, and other environmental services duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
- Float between Housekeeping and Laundry to provide coverage and support based on daily department needs.
- Perform assigned laundry duties, including collecting, sorting, washing, drying, treating, folding, hanging, and distributing resident clothing and linens.
- Maintain adequate supplies of clean linens and laundry items in designated areas.
- Assist with pressing/ironing and special stain treatment as needed.
- Perform assigned housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a clean, orderly, and sanitary community.
- Clean and disinfect floors, walls, ceilings, equipment, and work areas using approved procedures and products.
- Maintain laundry and housekeeping areas free of spills, clutter, hazards, and unnecessary equipment or supplies.
- Safely operate laundry and environmental services equipment and report malfunctions, defects, or unsafe conditions promptly.
- Properly use, store, and handle cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and other supplies.
- Follow infection control, hand hygiene, PPE, and safety procedures.
- Maintain resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Complete required daily documentation and work assignments accurately.
- Assist with special or emergency needs, including distribution of clean linens and supplies.
- Maintain a professional appearance, positive attitude, and respectful communication with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Values and Leadership Expectations
- Grace – Leads with humility, patience, courage, and accountability; listens before responding; handles conflict constructively; and treats mistakes and setbacks as opportunities for learning and improvement.
- Compassion – Keeps resident well-being at the center of decisions, recognizes the needs of employees and families, and responds with empathy, urgency, fairness, and appropriate support.
- Respect – Protects dignity, confidentiality, resident rights, and professional boundaries; values diverse perspectives; communicates directly and professionally; and creates an environment where people feel safe to speak up.
- Leadership – Models ethical judgment, ownership, collaboration, consistency, and evidence-based decision-making; makes timely decisions; develops others; addresses performance and risk promptly; and aligns the community with organizational goals.
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Basic math skills required.
- Previous experience in long-term care, senior living, healthcare, housekeeping, laundry, or an institutional setting preferred.
- Training will be provided for department-specific procedures as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to adapt quickly and work across multiple department functions.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage changing daily assignments.
- Knowledge of basic laundry, housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitation practices preferred.
- Ability to safely operate equipment and handle cleaning products.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, coworkers, and supervisors.
- Commitment to resident dignity, privacy, safety, and quality of service.
- Dependable, flexible, and willing to assist wherever needed.
Work Schedule and Availability
- Part-time, in-person position.
- Availability to work weekdays, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and carry laundry, linens, supplies, and equipment as required.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, including warm laundry areas.
- Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and operate department equipment.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Expectations of All Employees
- Support the organization’s mission, vision, values, policies, and commitment resident-centered service.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and other privacy requirements applicable to the position.
- Complete required education, meetings, and professional development activities.
- Follow infection prevention, safety, emergency preparedness, and other applicable policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate professional conduct, reliable communication, collaboration, and respect in interactions with residents, families, employees, visitors, and partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the position’s scope and organizational needs.
Acknowledgement
This job description summarizes the primary duties and expectations of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every responsibility, skill, effort, or working conditions associated with the role. Duties may be assigned, modified, or removed based on resident needs, operational requirements, and applicable law. Nothing in this job description alters the at-will employment relationship or creates a contract of employment. I acknowledge that I have reviewed this job description and understand that I am responsible for performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and for complying with organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
