Housekeeper

Position Summary

The Housekeeping & Laundry Aide is responsible for supporting a clean, sanitary, and well‑organized environment through flexible work assignments between housekeeping and commercial laundry operations. This role is critical to resident comfort, dignity, infection prevention, and ensuring all personal laundry and linens are properly cleaned, labeled, tracked, and returned without loss.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Housekeeping Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize resident apartments, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and service areas according to established schedules
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and disinfect all assigned areas using approved products
• Replenish paper goods, soap, and other housekeeping supplies
• Safely collect and dispose of trash and soiled materials
• Identify and report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns promptly
• Follow infection control, OSHA, and community safety protocols

Commercial Laundry Responsibilities

• Flex between housekeeping and laundry based on daily operational needs
• Operate commercial washers, dryers, and folding equipment safely and effectively
• Sort laundry by resident, fabric type, and washing requirements
• Fold bulk laundry items quickly and accurately while maintaining high attention to detail
• Ensure all resident clothing and linens are clearly labeled and tracked to prevent loss
• Deliver laundered items directly to resident apartments or designated storage areas
• Maintain organized linen rooms and laundry workspaces
• Monitor laundry supplies and report inventory needs
• Immediately report missing, damaged, or mislabeled items

Quality & Accuracy Expectations

• Attention to detail is paramount to ensure resident belongings are returned correctly
• Accountability for assigned laundry loads and delivery routes
• Compliance with privacy, dignity, and confidentiality standards
• Consistent verification that resident laundry items are correctly labeled before processing

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English
• Ability to work flexibly between housekeeping and commercial laundry assignments
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and reliability
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, laundry equipment, and PPE

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping, commercial laundry, healthcare, hospitality, or senior living
• Familiarity with infection prevention and sanitation standards
• Experience handling resident or patient personal laundry

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push laundry carts and housekeeping equipment
• Ability to perform repetitive motions such as lifting, folding, and reaching

Work Environment

• Indoor residential, common, and service areas
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, heat, moisture, and bodily fluids (PPE provided)

Core Values & Expectations

• Treat residents and their belongings with dignity and respect
• Maintain confidentiality and resident privacy at all times
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and a service‑focused attitude
• Uphold community cleanliness, safety, and infection‑control standards

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