Housekeeper

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Sarasota, FL

16d

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans and sanitizes public and gathering spaces and residents’ apartments to maintain a positive, welcoming community. The role includes routine and deep cleaning, handling cleaning products safely, respecting residents’ privacy and preferences, and interacting with residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner. The Housekeeper may also respond to resident emergencies and assist with disaster management activities according to established protocols. This position follows detailed guidelines and involves routine decisions with limited independent judgment. The associate performs assigned duties and participates in training and educational classes as scheduled. Brookdale describes its communities as home-like and emphasizes hospitality, resident comfort, and opportunities for associate development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Prior housekeeping or cleaning experience preferred.
Basic skill in following written or verbal instructions and completing repetitive, well-defined duties.
Ability to respect residents’ privacy and avoid discussing their personal situations or health with other residents.
Willingness and ability to communicate with residents with varying levels of functioning and personalities.
Ability to complete cleaning tasks in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior housekeeping or cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

Clean, polish, and sanitize public and gathering areas, including lobbies, halls, stairwells, activity rooms, dining rooms, and elevators.
Clean floors using appropriate methods such as sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting; place and remove caution and safety signs as appropriate.
Clean carpets by vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
Remove dirt, dust, grease, and film from surfaces using appropriate cleaning and disinfecting solutions; handle and label hazardous cleaning supplies according to procedures.
Clean public restrooms, including washing, sanitizing, and polishing fixtures and removing water marks.
Conduct deep cleaning of apartments, furniture, window treatments, and designated community areas according to assigned timeframes and business needs.
Clean assigned residents’ apartments, including bathroom fixtures and floors, kitchen surfaces and appliances, and other surfaces; vacuum and dust while respecting residents’ belongings and privacy.
Remove bed linens and return them to the resident for cleaning; make beds with clean linens according to residents’ preferences.
Log cleaning activities as required by procedures.
Interact with residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner, provide assistance and directions, and give residents meaningful attention.
Communicate concerns about residents’ health to management as appropriate.
Attend and participate in scheduled in-service education and on-the-job training.
Respond to resident emergencies by contacting appropriate internal and external parties according to protocol; may assist with disaster management and evacuations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to eligibility.
401(k).
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional voluntary benefits including identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability coverage for eligible full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Qualified associates employed for at least one year may receive an advance of naturalization application fees, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding.
Temporary associates are not eligible for benefits but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.