Housekeeper PT/FT - $18 to $20 per HOUR

This job opportunity is with a reputable assisted living community dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable environment for seniors and residents in need of supportive care. The community emphasizes quality of life, respect, and dignity for all individuals residing on-site. As a key player in this health care setting, housekeepers not only contribute to the cleanliness and maintenance of living spaces and common areas but also uphold essential health safety standards crucial in an assisted living environment. The establishment operates under strict compliance with state health and safety regulations, ensuring a professional and secure atmosphere for both residents and staff. The role of Lead Housekeeper is a vital position within the community, responsible for guiding housekeeping staff and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the facility. This individual is entrusted with multiple responsibilities, including cleaning resident apartments, restrooms, and common areas to a professional standard. Beyond basic cleaning duties, the Lead Housekeeper ensures all housekeeping chemicals are properly labeled and securely stored, reflecting the community’s commitment to safety and proper chemical handling. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, changing linens, and laundering to keep the environment hygienic and pleasant for residents. Additionally, this position involves helping residents during room transfers and participating in infection control practices that contribute significantly to resident health and well-being. The Lead Housekeeper also plays a supervisory role by overseeing other housekeepers, ensuring quality control, and adhering to established cleaning protocols and community guidelines. This supervisory responsibility includes leading by example and fostering a team environment that values clear communication, reliability, and compliance with all health and safety standards, including confidentiality of resident and company information. This position requires attendance at mandatory meetings to stay updated with community policies and emergency procedures. Candidates for this role should be physically capable of handling the demands of the job, including frequent walking, bending, lifting heavy objects, and operating in a fast-paced environment with potential exposure to various hazards. This role is essential in maintaining the overall appearance and sanitation of the community, directly impacting resident satisfaction and safety. The position offers a meaningful opportunity for an individual who is detail-oriented, responsible, and dedicated to working in an assisted living environment. It’s a perfect fit for someone who values teamwork and enjoys contributing to the positive daily lives of senior residents while upholding stringent hygiene and safety protocols. Although no specific certifications or licenses are required, prior experience in housekeeping, especially within assisted living or long-term care facilities, is considered a strong advantage. Employment type is typically full-time, and the compensation is competitive within the assisted living industry, reflecting the experience and responsibilities expected from the Lead Housekeeper. Overall, this role demands both physical stamina and organizational skills, a commitment to quality, and the ability to manage a team effectively. The opportunity to work in such a community-centered environment is both rewarding and professionally enriching for the right candidate.

• Must satisfy all state health licensure certification and background requirements
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of housekeeping experience strongly preferred
• Assisted living or long-term care facility experience preferred
• Must be able to receive and carry out verbal or written instruction
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person over the phone or via email with customers and co-workers
• Must be able to perform repetitive work according to set procedures with frequent distractions and interruptions
• Must be able to recognize a problem and identify when it should be escalated to an appropriate team member
• May require proficiency with computers to participate in training and other assigned tasks
• Constantly stands and frequently walks about assigned areas of the community handling and moving objects such as cleaning tools and supplies household items and furniture weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must frequently twist and rotate head neck and torso reach high or low with arms and hands and constantly use manual dexterity as well as bend twist stoop kneel crouch crawl and climb step ladders and or stairs
• Must be able to visually assess cleanliness of assigned areas and detect audible alarms bells and signals related to safety
• May be exposed to communicable diseases infections biological hazards and various drugs and chemicals
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment such as gloves gowns masks respirators and goggles in addition to universal precautions