Housekeeper/Janitor

Bishop Place Senior Living • Pullman, WA

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About The Position

The Housekeeper/Janitor supports the cleanliness, safety, and comfort of an assisted living and memory care community. The role performs housekeeping and laundry duties, maintains resident apartments and common areas, and follows regulatory and safety standards while interacting with residents and staff in a friendly and respectful manner. The community is open 365 days per year, and the position requires weekend and rotating holiday availability. Applicants should list their available work hours in the application.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Ability to respect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills to interact 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 must list their available work hours in the application.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in housekeeping or cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident apartments, including bathrooms, floors, dusting, vacuuming, bed making, and linen changes.
• Maintain linen inventory and perform laundry services, ensuring timely cleaning and delivery.
• Keep common areas, including entryways, corridors, dining rooms, and activity spaces, clean and presentable.
• Perform floor care, including sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing, and carpet care such as vacuuming and shampooing.
• 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 local, state, federal, and licensing rules and regulations, including 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 PTO.
• Pet insurance.
• Perks at Work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits options.

What This Job Offers

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