Housekeeper

Friendship Village Retirement Community•Waterloo, IA

About The Position

Friendship Village is seeking a Housekeeping Associate to help create a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents of its senior living community. The role goes beyond cleaning: it supports residents’ comfort, dignity, and enjoyment of their surroundings. The associate cleans and maintains resident rooms and shared spaces, performs routine cleaning and sanitizing, changes linens, and assists with laundry as needed. The position also involves following infection prevention procedures, replenishing supplies, reporting maintenance or safety concerns, and interacting respectfully and compassionately with residents, families, and colleagues. Previous housekeeping experience is a plus, but the employer is willing to train the right person. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Attention to detail and pride in doing quality work.
Dependability, punctuality, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Caring and respectful approach to working with older adults.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical housekeeping tasks throughout the shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Previous housekeeping experience.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, dining areas, and other designated spaces.
Perform routine dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing.
Change linens and assist with laundry duties as needed.
Follow cleaning procedures and infection prevention guidelines to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Replenish housekeeping supplies and report maintenance concerns or safety hazards.
Respect residents' privacy, personal belongings, and living spaces.
Interact with residents, families, and team members in a friendly, courteous, and compassionate manner.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees working 25 or more hours per week.
Company-paid and voluntary life insurance for employees working 25 or more hours per week.
Short- and long-term disability for employees working 25 or more hours per week.
Critical care, accident, and hospitalization supplemental insurance for employees working 25 or more hours per week.
Flexible spending accounts for employees working 25 or more hours per week.
Paid time off for employees working 25 or more hours per week.
Paid holidays after 30 days for employees working 25 or more hours per week.
401(k) retirement plan for employees working 25 or more hours per week.
Free employee wellness center and gym for all employees.
Onsite childcare center with employee discount for all employees.
Continuing education opportunities for all employees.
Employee pantry for all employees.
2.5 times pay for working holidays.