Housekeeper (FT 40 hrs/wk, M-F 7:00a-3:30p)
About The Position
As a Housekeeper at Longview, you’ll be part of a supportive team that keeps our assisted and enhanced assisted living community running smoothly—and helps residents feel safe, cared for, and truly at home. Longview in Ithaca, NY, is a nonprofit organization that has been enriching the lives of older adults for over 50 years. We offer adult day services and independent, assisted, and enhanced assisted living options, providing a comprehensive continuum of care. Our mission is to foster belonging and connections, supporting practical needs and emotional well-being, while honoring the values of kindness, dependability, integrity, inclusion, and accountability.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Complete assigned work from a job list with minimal supervision and coaching
- Relate positively and work effectively with other people in a team situation
- Able to push, pull, lift, and carry laundry bags, heavy boxes, and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time, frequently bending, stooping, and reaching
- Familiarity with common housekeeping methods, materials, and equipment - or a willingness to learn
- Satisfactory completion of post-offer, pre-employment physical, including a tuberculin skin test or blood assay
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous housekeeping experience, especially in a healthcare or senior living setting, preferred
Responsibilities
- Keep resident apartments and shared spaces feeling fresh and comfortable by vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing with care
- Clean and sanitize appliances, fixtures, and furniture so residents feel safe and valued in their home
- Ensure restrooms, locker rooms, and hand-sanitizing stations are always well stocked and ready for use
- Launder, fold, and stock bedspreads and linens
- Follow Longview’s high standards for cleanliness and safety, including NYS DOH guidelines, to protect our community
- Use a computerized work management system to keep track of the spaces you’ve completed—helping the team stay organized and connected
- Pitch in with additional tasks as needed, contributing to the smooth operation of a community where every role makes a meaningful difference
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tax-Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
- SEP IRA Pension plan (after 3 years of employment)
- Leave Sharing
- Employer-paid Group Life and AD&D (for employees working 20+ hrs/wk)
- Paid time off accruals (Sick, Personal, and Vacation) (for employees working 30+ hrs/wk)
- Paid holidays (after 3 months of employment)
- Tuition Assistance
- Ithaca College Courses for Credit
- Medical insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
