Housekeeper
About The Position
The Housekeeper maintains a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout the assisted living community for residents, families, visitors, and staff. The role supports resident comfort, dignity, and quality of life by cleaning and maintaining resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other assigned spaces according to community standards. The position works throughout an assisted living community and may involve frequent interaction with older adults, families, visitors, and staff. The Housekeeper is expected to maintain a professional, respectful, and resident-centered approach, uphold standards for cleanliness, safety, infection prevention, and resident satisfaction, and treat every resident with dignity, kindness, and respect.
Requirements
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness.
- Dependable, punctual, and professional.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and coworkers.
- Ability to safely use cleaning products and equipment according to instructions.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and lift as required to perform housekeeping duties.
- Ability to lift and carry cleaning supplies and equipment within the requirements of the position.
- Ability to safely perform repetitive cleaning tasks.
- High school education level.
Nice To Haves
- Previous housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred.
- Experience working in assisted living, senior living, healthcare, or a similar environment is a plus.
- Previous experience with a floor extractor is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Clean and disinfect resident apartments, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, dining areas, offices, and other assigned spaces.
- Perform routine dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and other floor-care duties.
- Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, showers, mirrors, and fixtures.
- Empty trash and replace liners as needed.
- Clean windows, doors, furniture, and other surfaces as assigned.
- Follow established cleaning schedules and infection-control and sanitation procedures.
- Maintain cleaning equipment and supplies in a safe and orderly manner.
- Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, damaged property, or other issues to the appropriate supervisor.
- Assist with laundry or other housekeeping duties as assigned.
- Respect residents' privacy, personal belongings, and living spaces.
- Interact with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers courteously, respectfully, and professionally.
- Follow community policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and applicable regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding residents and community operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor or Administrator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
