Housekeeper - Arete at Desert Sage Retirement

Housekeeper/Laundry

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday

Location: Arete Desert Sage Retirement - 1010 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR 97701

Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com

Job Summary

A Housekeeper in an independent living, assisted living, or memory care facility is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for residents and staff. This includes cleaning resident rooms, common areas, restaurants, and administrative office areas. They perform tasks like dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, and changing linens. 

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily as instructed.
• Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Assure that watermarks are removed from fixtures.
• Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.
• Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc.
• Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
• Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
• Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• Perform terminal cleaning procedures, as instructed, when a resident is discharged and/or transferred to another room/area. Clean vacant rooms as assigned.
• Collect soiled linens and personal clothing daily from resident rooms and designated drop-off points. Sort items by fabric, color, and soil level, specifically identifying articles that require specialized stain treatment or delicate handling. 
• Operate commercial-grade washers and dryers according to established sanitation and thermal disinfection protocols. Properly measure and dispense detergents, bleaches, and softeners. 
• For memory care residents, ensure that clothing is systematically labeled or tagged to prevent loss. Change and launder linens and clothing immediately whenever they become soiled or wet.
• Keep the laundry area clean, organized, and free of hazards. Regularly clean machine filters, drums, and surrounding surfaces to prevent lint buildup and maintain safety. Report malfunctioning equipment to facility management.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
• Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, mealtimes, and end of the workday.
• Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
• Assure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.
• Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing care; a thorough cleaning and disinfection process after residents leave an isolation room, to eliminate pathogens and prevent the spread of infections.  
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
• Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
• Keep work/assigned areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience with various cleaning methods and equipment. 
• Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitation. 
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods. 
• Ability to communicate with staff and follow instructions. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members. 
• 18 years or older.
• Prefer experience working in housekeeping in a medical facility.
• Maintain tactful composure and confidentiality with residents, family members, staff and visitors.
• A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30 hours/week.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.