Housekeeper/Janitor

Bishop Place Senior Living • Pullman, WA

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About The Position

Milestone is seeking a Housekeeper/Janitor to support the cleanliness, safety, and comfort of its assisted living and memory care community. The role involves housekeeping and laundry duties, maintaining common areas, and complying with regulatory and safety standards while interacting with residents and staff in a friendly and respectful manner.

The position requires weekend and rotating holiday availability because the community is open 365 days per year. Applicants should list their available work hours in their application.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Compassion for and desire to work with elderly people.
• Ability to respect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills for interacting effectively with residents, coworkers, supervisors, and vendors.
• Ability to complete cleaning tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Pleasant, professional, and personable demeanor.
• First Aid certification.
• Must meet all health requirements, including TB clearance.
• Must be 18 years or older and pass state-required fingerprinting and background check.
• Must be available to work weekends and rotating holidays.
• Applicants should list their available work hours in their application.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in housekeeping or cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident apartments, including bathrooms and floors; dust and vacuum; make beds; and change linens.
• Maintain linen inventory and perform laundry services, ensuring items are cleaned and delivered on time.
• Keep entryways, corridors, dining rooms, activity spaces, and other common areas clean and presentable.
• Perform floor care, including sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, and shampooing carpets.
• Clean and sanitize public restrooms and surfaces, removing water marks, dirt, and grease.
• Handle cleaning supplies safely and follow proper procedures and labeling requirements.
• Participate in training, in-service education, and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Respond appropriately to resident emergencies and support disaster management and evacuation efforts.
• Comply with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, licensing requirements, HIPAA, and OSHA.
• Follow Safety Committee standards and report unsafe actions or conditions.
• Foster teamwork, take initiative, and assist others beyond assigned duties.
• Report elder maltreatment or abuse to the Director of Health and Wellness, Executive Director, and/or State as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Pet insurance.
• Perks at Work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED