Housekeeper

Cardinal Senior Living LLC • Grand Rapids, MI

23d • $15 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for housekeeping in assigned resident wings and rooms, common areas, and assisting with residents’ needs. The role supports a clean, safe, home-like environment while promoting residents’ dignity, independence, confidentiality, and well-being. Team members are expected to follow established cleaning schedules, infection-control procedures, applicable state regulations, OSHA and CDC protocols, and Cardinal Senior Management standards. The position description also notes that other duties or cross-training may be assigned at management’s discretion.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old before the first day of employment or transfer into the position.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to perform the physical movements necessary to move residents by wheelchair.
• Ability to walk continuously, bend frequently, twist the body, sit occasionally, and push and pull carts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally (1–33% of the workday).
• Ability to complete and maintain documentation regarding a resident’s status.
• Ability to perform all job functions safely.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the cleaning schedule established by the Housekeeping Director.
• Clean assigned areas, furnishings, fixtures, and movable and stationary furniture.
• Empty trash bins and clean bathroom showers, sinks, and toilets.
• Vacuum carpets in rooms, common areas, and hallways.
• Disinfect floors, walls, and bathrooms; wash windows and furniture.
• Replenish bathroom and paper supplies for residents and public bathrooms.
• Dust and sanitize surfaces, including baseboards, stairways, elevators, entrances, and exits.
• Report supply and equipment needs to the Housekeeping Director.
• Strip beds and reapply residents’ sheets.
• Do laundry for bed sheets and residents’ clothes.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, projects, special events, committees, and mandatory training as appropriate; complete required competency evaluations.
• Observe residents and report changes in level of care or behavior to nursing leadership on the floor.
• Participate in safety and health training and follow applicable OSHA, CDC, and Cardinal Senior Management protocols.
• Promote residents’ independence while maintaining dignity, individuality, and confidentiality and following infection-control policies.
• Follow all applicable state regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with a yearly performance merit program
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and family
• Voluntary benefits, including life insurance and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed