Housekeeper
Mitchell, VA - USA
Job Summary
The Housekeeper plays a vital role in creating a clean safe and welcoming environment for residents across Independent Living Assisted Living and Memory Care. This position ensures that resident rooms and common areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness while supporting comfort dignity and a true sense of home.
At Peaceful Pines Senior Living Living Life Together means understanding that housekeeping is more than cleaning-it is helping residents feel respected secure and proud of where they live. Through attention to detail kindness and thoughtful interactions the Housekeeper contributes to an environment where residents feel valued and at ease.
The Housekeeper is an important part of the resident experience helping transform spaces into places of comfort familiarity and belonging.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Environment & Whole-Person Living:
Maintain a safe sanitary comfortable and homelike environment for residents staff and visitors.
Inspect monitor clean and maintain resident apartments common areas restrooms showers spa rooms outdoor spaces and employee service areas.
Ensure community spaces reflect a warm welcoming and home-like atmosphere.
Respect residents personal spaces preferences and belongings while performing housekeeping duties.
Support residents quality of life by creating environments that promote comfort pride and well-being.
Resident Experience & Family Support:
Greet residents families and visitors in a friendly respectful and professional manner.
Develop positive relationships with residents through daily interactions and presence throughout the community.
Support residents during transitions with patience empathy and professionalism.
Recognize opportunities to provide comfort and exceptional service through small acts of kindness and hospitality.
Housekeeping Operations:
Complete housekeeping duties in a timely and efficient manner as assigned by the supervisor.
Pick up remove and properly dispose of trash and waste materials.
Maintain flooring through sweeping mopping vacuuming and other floor care procedures.
Clean and maintain furniture fixtures appliances and equipment.
Maintain lighting fixtures and other environmental elements as assigned.
Assist with cleaning and preparation of resident apartments.
Remove personal belongings and trash from vacated apartments according to policy.
Inspect vacated apartments and report findings to Housekeeping and Maintenance leadership.
Support community readiness for resident move-ins and transitions.
Safety Compliance & Infection Prevention:
Follow all infection prevention and control standards while performing housekeeping duties.
Demonstrate proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials and waste.
Utilize housekeeping equipment safely and effectively according to training and established procedures.
Immediately report environmental concerns or situations that could pose a risk to resident visitor or team member safety.
Adhere to all company policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Maintain a clean organized and hazard-free environment throughout the community.
Team Collaboration & Culture Building:
Promote and support a positive work environment focused on teamwork respect and collaboration.
Partner with nursing maintenance culinary life enrichment and leadership teams to support the overall resident experience.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident family and staff information.
Communicate maintenance needs safety concerns and environmental observations promptly.
Participate in team meetings training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Contribute to a culture where service excellence compassion and accountability are shared responsibilities.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Previous experience in housekeeping environmental services hospitality healthcare or a related field preferred.
Dependable with a positive and service-oriented attitude.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
Passion for working with seniors and creating meaningful experiences for others.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Must submit to a TB test in accordance with state regulations.
Ability to stand walk bend lift push and perform physical tasks associated with housekeeping responsibilities.
Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays as needed.
Must comply with all company policies procedures and safety standards.
Must maintain confidentiality of resident and organizational information.
HME Care is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call the Director of Human Resources at 1- or email
About Company
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