Housekeeper

Cascade Valley Senior Living • Arlington, WA

5d

About The Position

Milestone is seeking a Housekeeper to support the cleanliness, safety, and comfort of its assisted living and memory care community. The role performs housekeeping and laundry duties, maintains resident apartments and common areas, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards. The Housekeeper is expected to interact with residents and staff in a friendly and respectful manner, respect resident privacy, respond appropriately to emergencies, and contribute to a safe, comfortable living environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Compassion for and desire to work with elderly people.
• Ability to respect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with residents, coworkers, supervisors, and vendors.
• Ability to complete cleaning tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Pleasant, professional, and personable demeanor.
• First Aid certification required.
• Must meet all health requirements, including TB clearance.
• Must be at least 18 years old and pass state-required fingerprinting and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior housekeeping or cleaning experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident apartments, including bathrooms, floors, dusting, vacuuming, bed making, and linen changes.
• Maintain linen inventory and perform laundry services, ensuring timely cleaning and delivery.
• Keep common areas, including entryways, corridors, dining rooms, and activity spaces, clean and presentable.
• Perform floor care, including sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing, and carpet care such as vacuuming and shampooing.
• Clean and sanitize public restrooms and surfaces, removing water marks, dirt, and grease.
• Handle cleaning supplies safely and follow proper procedures and labeling requirements.
• Participate in training, in-service education, and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Respond appropriately to resident emergencies and support disaster management and evacuation efforts.
• Comply with local, state, federal, and licensing rules and regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Follow Safety Committee standards and report unsafe actions or conditions.
• Foster teamwork, take initiative, and assist others beyond assigned duties.
• Report elder maltreatment or abuse to the Director of Health and Wellness, Executive Director, and/or State as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Pet insurance.
• Perks at Work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED