Housekeeper

Cascade Valley Senior Living • Arlington, WA

6d

About The Position

Milestone is seeking a Housekeeper to support the cleanliness, safety, and comfort of its 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 Housekeeper handles cleaning supplies safely, participates in training and in-service education, responds appropriately to resident emergencies, and supports disaster management and evacuation efforts. The position also requires reporting unsafe conditions and suspected elder maltreatment or abuse as required.

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 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 at least 18 years old and pass state-required fingerprinting and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior housekeeping or cleaning experience.

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 common areas, including entryways, corridors, dining rooms, and activity spaces, clean and presentable.
• Perform floor care, including sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing, and carpet vacuuming and shampooing.
• Clean and sanitize public restrooms and surfaces, removing water marks, dirt, and grease.
• Handle cleaning supplies safely according to 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 insurance for full-time employees.
• 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