Housekeeping - Housekeeping - Full Time

This position is offered by a reputable organization dedicated to fostering a joyful and vibrant community, with a special focus on providing senior residents with an environment that is both welcoming and home-like. The organization operates in the senior care or assisted living sector, demonstrating a strong commitment to maintaining dignity, privacy, independence, and individuality for its residents. Their mission revolves around creating a community that feels safe, comfortable, and inviting while promoting the well-being of seniors through excellent facility maintenance and service. The Housekeeper role is a fundamental component of this organization's commitment to quality care and community life. This position involves maintaining cleanliness, tidiness, and sanitary conditions throughout designated areas to support a healthy and pleasant environment for residents, staff, and visitors alike. The housekeeper will be responsible for day-to-day cleaning functions, adhering to high standards of cleanliness, operating commercial housekeeping equipment, and ensuring that all assigned areas meet all safety and infection control protocols. This role blends physical work with a personable approach, requiring an understanding of the unique needs of senior residents, compassion, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team. Given the physical demands of the role—ranging from lifting moderate weights to extended periods of standing and walking—the ideal candidate must be physically able to meet these requirements safely. The housekeeper’s responsibilities not only focus on sanitation but also contribute directly to the residents' quality of life by offering a respectful and dignified home-like atmosphere. In addition, the role requires participation in training and meetings to remain informed on standards and operational procedures, ensuring that services remain consistent and aligned with the organization’s policies. Compensation for this position is competitive and is tailored based on the experience, education, and certifications of the candidate. Benefits include shift differentials for night shifts, bonuses, comprehensive health care options including medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts for health and dependent care, and paid time off including sick leave and holidays. Additional benefits such as bereavement leave, employer-paid life insurance, and retirement plans (401(k)) underscore the organization's investment in its employees' welfare and long-term security. Overall, this Housekeeper position is well suited for individuals who care deeply about contributing to a supportive and respectful living environment for seniors, who are physically capable, and who possess the reliability and flexibility necessary for the job. The organization offers a supportive work culture with opportunities to grow and make a tangible positive impact on the lives of residents daily.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff and visitors
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Maintains current food handler's card