Housekeeper

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Glen Ellyn, IL

8d•$16 - $18

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans and sanitizes public and gathering spaces, such as lobbies, halls, stairwells, activity rooms, dining rooms, and elevators, to present the community positively to residents and guests. The role also includes weekly or as-needed apartment cleaning and courteous interactions with residents and guests, including providing assistance and directions. The Housekeeper performs routine and deep cleaning, follows safety procedures when using cleaning supplies and equipment, respects residents’ privacy and belongings, and records cleaning activities as required. The role includes responding to resident emergencies according to established protocols and may involve assisting with disaster management and evacuations. The job description provides an overview rather than a comprehensive list of duties; additional tasks may be assigned by a supervisor. The role requires following written or verbal instructions and completing repetitive, well-defined cleaning duties efficiently. The position involves interaction with residents, co-workers, and vendors and may include exposure to communicable diseases, latex, blood-borne pathogens, chemicals, biological hazards, and injury risks.

Requirements

Ability to follow written or verbal instructions and complete repetitive, well-defined duties.
Ability to complete cleaning tasks in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.
Ability to respect residents’ privacy and refrain from discussing their personal situations or problems with other residents.
Willingness and ability to communicate with residents with varying levels of functioning and different personality types.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the physical activities listed, including standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling with hands and fingers, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred.
Prior experience in cleaning or housekeeping preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean, polish, and sanitize public and gathering areas, including lobbies, halls, stairwells, activity rooms, dining rooms, and elevators.
Clean floors by sweeping, dusting, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting; set out 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 as assigned.
Visit assigned residences to clean bathroom fixtures and floors, kitchen surfaces and appliances, and other apartment surfaces; vacuum and dust while respecting residents’ privacy and belongings.
Remove bed linens and return them to residents for cleaning; make beds with clean linens according to residents’ preferences.
Log cleaning activities as required by procedures.
Interact with residents in a friendly manner and provide meaningful attention; communicate concerns about residents’ health to management as appropriate.
Attend and participate in scheduled or directed in-service classes and on-the-job training.
Respond to resident emergencies by contacting appropriate internal or external parties according to protocol.
May assist with disaster management and evacuation activities, such as during fires or hurricanes.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.