Housekeeper

The Mather in Evanston•Evanston, IL

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper helps create a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, families, guests, and team members at The Mather Evanston Life Centre, which includes skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory support. The role involves cleaning and disinfecting resident rooms and common areas, changing linens, supporting room turnovers, restocking supplies, maintaining housekeeping equipment and work areas, and following infection-prevention and safety standards. The Housekeeper interacts with residents, nursing team members, and colleagues, contributing to resident comfort, dignity, and quality of life. This is a full-time, hourly position scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Flexibility to work weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, is required as needed. The hourly pay range is $19.75–$21. The position may be eligible for Mather’s benefit plan and Team Member Appreciation Fund, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Ability to read and follow instructions to complete routine tasks.
Ability to communicate in a friendly, responsive manner.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent.
Previous housekeeping experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness and safety of resident rooms or homes and common areas.
Sanitize, vacuum, dust, and remove trash.
Keep the housekeeping cart and closet clean and stocked.
Coordinate daily housekeeping services with housekeeping management.
Operate mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment competently.
Change bed linens according to established standards.
Promptly report maintenance problems and unsafe acts or conditions.
Notify a supervisor when supplies are low and conserve supplies, chemicals, equipment, and utilities.
Identify areas for improvement, propose possible solutions, and participate in data collection and process changes as part of the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation or personal days, sick days, and holidays; the plan rolls over year to year.
401(k) program with per-pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution, available to those age 21 or better.
Convenient, subsidized parking or public transportation for certain locations.
Wellness Spending Account of up to $300 annually for wellness-related expenses.
Medical, dental, and vision plans for benefits-eligible team members.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
Extended illness benefits.
Employee wellness programs.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance at no cost to team members.