Housekeeper

Westminster Communities of Florida·Saint Petersburg, Florida

$16 - $17/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 6 days ago

Practice for this role

Housekeeper · $16 - $17/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-44% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Saint Petersburg, Florida ($27.81/hr)

118 similar openings in the Saint Petersburg area · median $26.85/hr

$15.65/hr · lowesthighest · $46.00/hr

this role: $15.65/hrmedian $27.81/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Saint Petersburg, Florida rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 44% below the Saint Petersburg, Florida median for nursing roles.

The housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing residential units, apartments, health center rooms, and common areas. Duties include dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and managing waste removal including biohazards.

Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a mission of service to older adults. Founded in 1954, Westminster Communities of Florida is a fiscally strong, not-for-profit organization serving more than 10,000 residents in Life Plan Communities and affordable Rental Retirement Communities. Our communities offer independent living, assisted living, nursing care, home care, pharmacy services, therapy services, and affordable housing for seniors.

Our Life Plan Community, Westminster Suncoast, located near downtown St.

Petersburg, offers the best of both worlds: a beautiful location and a fulfilling career.

We hold Joint Commission accreditation, a nationally recognized standard that reflects our commitment to safe, high-quality care.

We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care U.S.

News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Rehab 2026, U.S.

News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care 2026, and 2025 Choice Community Award from Holleran Consulting for Resident Engagement.

We are currently searching for a Housekeeper to clean residences; apartments; Health Center rooms and bathrooms and residential common areas.

In this role, the Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning residences; apartments; Health Center rooms and bathrooms and residential common areas.

This position reports to the Director of Housekeeping.

Schedule: Full-time position, 75 hours per week, Monday – Friday, Every Other Weekend, 1st Shift

This position is responsible for

Cleans residential units, resident’s rooms and common areas (including stairwells) of assigned work areas.

Responsible for sanitizing Health Center rooms after a move-out or prior to a move-in.

Send or bring “protectors” to the laundry area after being used by residents during each meal.

Maintain dining areas cleaned and sanitized (at least twice daily).

Cleaning, dusting, sanitizing, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming daily of assigned work areas.

Garbage removal including biohazards removal (by contracted vendor) from the assigned areas.

Cleaning duties/functions as contracted by independent residents.

Qualifications

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school education or equivalent and up to one month of related experience. The ability to lift up to 40 lbs is required, and experience working with older adults in a healthcare setting is preferred.

high school
Cleaning
Sanitizing
Vacuuming
Mopping
Dusting
Sweeping
Attention to detail
Time management
Waste removal
Biohazard handling

Benefits

Paid time off

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $16 - $17/hr
Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida
Posted: Sep 4, 2026
Application: Employer website

Housekeeping roles stay steady in Florida

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