The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment throughout the Ardenwood’s Community. This role supports the health, dignity, and well-being of our residents by ensuring housekeeping services meet facility standards, regulatory requirements, and infection control protocols.

Essential Functions

• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, dining areas, and offices following established schedules and infection control procedures.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, and surface disinfecting.
• Change bed linens, make beds, and clean furniture, fixtures, and equipment to maintain a neat and orderly environment.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper in resident and common areas.
• Safely use housekeeping equipment and cleaning agents according to facility guidelines and product instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness of entryways, hallways, and reception areas to promote a welcoming environment.
• Report maintenance or repair needs to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow all safety, infection control, universal precautions, and hazardous materials policies to ensure resident and staff safety.
• Work cooperatively with residents, families, visitors, and team members to provide quality service.
• This position is designated as essential to the operations of the organization. Team members in this role may be required to report into work (on-site at the community) during emergencies, inclement weather, or other situations when the organization remains operational.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including HIPAA and the Code of Conduct, completing required training and reporting concerns promptly.   

Physical Demands

•  Always required to stand and walk throughout the shift.
•  Frequently required to perform repetitive motions such as mopping, wiping, or vacuuming.
•  Frequently required to bend, stoop, twist, squat, and reach at, above, and below shoulder level.
•  Frequently required to lift or carry items up to 10 pounds.
•  Frequently required to push/pull housekeeping carts or equipment up to 85 pounds.
•  Occasionally required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
•  Occasionally required to kneel or climb stairs.
•  Visual and auditory acuity needed to identify cleaning needs, read labels, distinguish colors, and communicate in environments with background noise.
•  Manual dexterity and coordination to operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning tools safely.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

•  Always works indoors in resident rooms, common areas, offices, and utility spaces.
•  Frequently exposed to cleaning chemicals, dust, and wet surfaces; PPE provided as needed.
•  Occasionally exposed to odors, biohazard waste, and soiled linens.
•  Occasionally works in noisy environments due to housekeeping equipment or facility operations.
•  Occasionally works outdoors for trash removal, landscaping support, or entryway cleaning.
•  Works in environments where residents and staff may be present; interact courteously and professionally.

Schedule

• 8am - 4:30pm
• Weekend availability

Minimum Qualifications

•  High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
•  Experience in health care facility housekeeping preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•  Knowledge of cleaning methods, sanitation practices, and safe use of housekeeping equipment and supplies.
•  Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete tasks with attention to detail.
•  Understanding infection control and universal precautions in a healthcare or residential setting.
•  Physical ability to lift, move, and transport supplies or equipment and perform repetitive cleaning tasks.
•  Dependability and flexibility to adapt to facility scheduling needs.
•  Commitment to maintaining resident dignity, confidentiality, and a safe living environment.