Compassionate Housekeeper for Senior Living Communities

wingatelivingcareers; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingate Living in Cranston, RI is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for residents and staff. You will follow cleaning procedures, disinfect surfaces, and keep common areas orderly to support comfort and well-being.

The role requires reading and following instructions, good personal hygiene, and the ability to lift and move supplies. Excellence in teamwork and courteous conduct is essential in this care-focused community.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrates a high standard of personal cleanliness and hygiene.
• Pleasant, tactful, and courteous demeanor.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties, including standing, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees.

Responsibilities

• Receives daily work assignments from the Supervisor and follows established cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Cleans and maintains assigned areas, including floors, furnishings, fixtures, and horizontal surfaces, using approved housekeeping procedures and disinfectants as required.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, spot cleans, and disinfects floors and carpeting as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms (resident, private, and public), including fixtures, floors, walls, mirrors, windows, doors, ceilings, and replenishment of supplies.
• Cleans stairways, elevators, entrances, exits, and other common areas.
• Performs emergency and terminal cleaning of resident rooms following spills, accidents, discharges, transfers, or isolation protocols, preparing rooms for new occupants per established procedures.
• Empties, cleans, and relines waste receptacles; removes and properly disposes of trash and waste.
• Inspects furnishings, equipment, and structural areas for wear, damage, or malfunction and reports concerns to the Supervisor.
• Maintains and properly uses housekeeping equipment and supplies.
• Performs all duties in a safe, sanitary, and hazard-free manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Read/write English

Follow oral and written instructions

Personal cleanliness

Pleasant and courteous demeanor

Physical ability

Team cooperation

Job description

Wingate Living in Cranston, RI is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for residents and staff. You will follow cleaning procedures, disinfect surfaces, and keep common areas orderly to support comfort and well-being.

The role requires reading and following instructions, good personal hygiene, and the ability to lift and move supplies. Excellence in teamwork and courteous conduct is essential in this care-focused community.