Housekeeping

Christian Health Care Center has been recognized as one of the best places to receive care in Washington state. Join a faith-based, nonprofit care team that leads in quality and service!

Description:
In this entry-level environmental services position, you will be responsible for the daily cleaning of resident rooms and other facility common areas. You’ll help maintain a clean and welcoming environment for people who live, work and visit CHCC.

Schedule:
• Full-time
• Approximately 32-40 hours per week
• Scheduled monthly in advance, rotating between day and evening shifts: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Weekend and holiday availability required.
• A four-on, two-off schedule rotation ensures you’ll have some weekends off.

Wages: $17.13 to $20.79 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:
• Receive daily direction from the environmental services director.
• Establish a routine for completing housekeeping routes, and complete routes thoroughly and on time.
• Empty trash, dust, mop, sweep and wash various equipment.
• Safely use chemicals and follow all safety precautions.
• Assist with room changes and discharges; move equipment and supplies around the healthcare center.
• Support the laundry department as needed.
• Demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment in isolation rooms and infectious areas.
• See job description for additional duties: https://chcclynden.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Housekeeping-Job-Description-2025.pdf

Qualifications:
• Previous work experience in healthcare settings is preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• High school diploma/GED is preferred.

Skills:
• Have a positive working rapport with fellow staff members as well as patients and residents.
• Be compassionate, have great communication skills and a pleasant, professional manner.
• Able to troubleshoot and do minor problem-solving.
• Have knowledge of janitorial equipment and supplies.
• Comply with all facility policies and procedures.

Job Benefits:
• Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability).
• Vacation, holiday and sick pay.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified employees.
• 403 (b) retirement and flexible spending accounts.
• Referral bonus program that pays up to $3,000 per referral.
• Homestead Fitness Center discount.
• Continuing education, mentorship, career advancement opportunities.
• Details at https://chcclynden.org/full-time-benefits/.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other legally protected classification.

Christian Health Care Center is a non-profit skilled health care center and rehabilitation facility that serves Whatcom County residents. Our caring and knowledgeable staff provide a full range of healthcare services to people recovering from injury, overcoming illness, or in need of long-term care.

We believe that each therapeutic rehab patient and long-term care resident deserves to live in comfort, with dignity and respect. This core philosophy, along with our mission to provide healthcare with compassion and love in Christ’s name, is why your family, friends, and neighbors have trusted Christian Health Care Center since 1956.