Housekeepers FT

Hillcrest Health • Gretna, NE

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented, and service-focused Housekeeper to join our team at Hillcrest Silver Ridge in Gretna, NE. Hillcrest Silver Ridge provides a welcoming senior living environment where residents are supported with personalized care, meaningful connections, and the opportunity to maintain as much independence as possible. A clean, comfortable, and well-maintained environment is an important part of making our community feel like home. At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Housekeeper, you will help bring that mission to life by keeping resident apartments and community spaces clean, orderly, safe, and comfortable while providing service that meets residents’ expectations. The position includes responsibility for daily and deep cleaning, infection prevention, proper chemical use, supply management, equipment care, and maintaining an environment that meets regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and movement as needed.
• Must be flexible and calm when working with residents, families, or team members in stressful situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to safely utilize housekeeping equipment, cleaning chemicals, technology, and available resources.
• Must follow established infection-control, chemical-safety, State Survey, and OSHA requirements.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

• Previous housekeeping, environmental services, custodial, hospitality, senior living, healthcare, or similar experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining clean spaces.
• A dependable and consistent work style.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple cleaning responsibilities throughout the shift.
• Understanding of infection-control and cross-contamination prevention practices.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to follow established cleaning schedules.
• Ability to recognize and promptly communicate safety or maintenance concerns.
• A respectful and professional approach when working in residents’ homes and personal spaces.
• Strong customer-service skills when interacting with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• A flexible approach and willingness to respond to unexpected cleaning needs.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year of experience in housekeeping, environmental services, custodial work, hospitality, healthcare, or a similar position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident apartments and community areas according to established schedules.
• Dust, vacuum, and clean furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces throughout the community.
• Complete scheduled deep cleaning and special cleaning projects as assigned.
• Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming public spaces.
• Keep appropriate housekeeping supplies stocked in resident apartments and public areas.
• Respond promptly to unexpected spills, accidents, and other cleaning needs.
• Follow appropriate handwashing, glove-use, and infection-control procedures.
• Take appropriate precautions to prevent cross-contamination between areas of the community.
• Safely use cleaning chemicals according to established procedures and Safety Data Sheet guidelines.
• Maintain the community in accordance with State Survey and OSHA requirements.
• Monitor housekeeping supply levels and communicate ordering needs to the Environmental Services Director.
• Follow established cleaning and maintenance schedules for housekeeping equipment.
• Empty vacuum bags, extractor waste containers, and clean housekeeping equipment as needed.
• Help care for indoor plants within assigned areas.
• Identify and communicate environmental, safety, or maintenance concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Respond to resident needs and requests in a timely, positive, and professional manner.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe community.
• Assist with additional housekeeping and environmental-services responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full-time schedule.
• Multiple health insurance plan options.
• Vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement, certifications, and career-growth programs.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative community team.
• Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven senior care organization.

What This Job Offers

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