Housekeeper - FT

MBK Senior Living•Huntington Beach, CA

4d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans and sanitizes residents’ apartments, public areas, offices, and work areas according to community and company guidelines, policies, and procedures. The role helps maintain a safe, comfortable, and inviting community for residents, staff, and guests by providing high-quality housekeeping and customer service. The Housekeeper takes direction from the Executive Director, Maintenance Director, Director of Housekeeping, Lead Housekeeper, or designee. The position is full-time, scheduled Saturday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The listed pay range is $20–$21.30. The role includes cleaning and upkeep, waste removal, safe handling and storage of cleaning supplies and hazardous materials, laundry services, and reporting resident needs, repair requirements, and health or safety concerns. It also requires courteous interaction with residents, families, guests, and colleagues, and compliance with applicable regulations and company procedures. On-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must complete required background clearances and health screening and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of employment; the test must be from within the last 6 months.
Must have excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to read, write, speak, and follow written and spoken directions.
Must deal tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, family members, and guests.
Must have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Must present a positive and professional image.
Must be mobile and able to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing and frequent walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, overhead reaching, and repetitive motion.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday within the community and between neighborhoods.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary, and frequently push and pull cleaning supplies and carts.
Must be able to assist with the physical movement of residents during routine transfers and emergencies.
Must be able to use standard cleaning equipment and supplies consistent with the position.
Must be able to provide housekeeping services in a resident-centered environment with possible exposure to unpleasant odors, blood, bodily fluids, hazardous waste, infectious diseases, and residents who may be ill, confused, or having unpleasant days.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Prior housekeeping or cleaning experience in a similar role preferred; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.
Compassion for older adults and ability to interact effectively with people of different ages, backgrounds, and physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being levels.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize resident apartments, common areas, offices, and work areas, including surfaces, fixtures, windows, floors, and carpets.
Dust, fluff, and straighten furniture in indoor and outdoor public areas, and follow established work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
Post appropriate caution and safety signs before work that may create safety risks and remove them promptly when the work is complete.
Monitor and remove trash and waste from inside and outside community areas, taking it to designated disposal areas throughout the shift.
Follow safety policies and procedures, including using appropriate personal protective equipment when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
Securely store housekeeping supplies and carts, and keep chemicals and hazardous materials locked away and inaccessible to residents and guests.
Follow procedures for labels and Safety Data Sheets, and for the safe storage, use, handling, mixing, and disposal of chemicals, cleaning solutions, and hazardous materials or waste.
Promptly store equipment and tools after use and keep work areas attractive, safe, and free of hazards.
Maintain a positive, professional image and proactively greet and engage residents in a warm, friendly manner.
Respond courteously to simple requests and report resident needs, concerns, or repair requirements to the appropriate department or supervisor.
Provide laundry services for residents as scheduled or needed, in a timely and organized manner.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures concerning the department.
Promptly report health, safety, or sanitation concerns to a supervisor.
Encourage teamwork and open communication with coworkers and other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the Executive Director, Maintenance Director, Director of Housekeeping, Lead Housekeeper, or supervisor.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
Financial and legal services.
Educational loan assistance and scholarships.
Team member discount programs.
Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time team members.
Multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions.
Healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time team members.
Commuter benefits for full-time team members.
Company-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage for full-time team members.
Disability benefits where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance for full-time team members.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group training.
Supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth.