Housekeeper

Meadowbrook-Place-Assisted-Living; Baker City (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone in Baker City, OR is seeking a compassionate Housekeeper to support the cleanliness, safety, and comfort of residents in our assisted living and memory care community. You will perform housekeeping and laundry duties, maintain common areas, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while delivering friendly interactions with residents and staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning resident apartments, maintaining linen inventories, caring for floors and restrooms, and participating

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in housekeeping preferred.
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Respect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication with residents, coworkers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident apartments, including bathrooms, floors, dusting, vacuuming, bed making, and linen changes.
• Maintain linen inventory and perform laundry services.
• Keep common areas clean and presentable for residents and visitors.
• Perform floor care including sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing, and carpet care.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and surfaces, ensure proper labeling and safe handling of supplies.
• Participate in training and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Respond to resident emergencies and support safety procedures.

Skills

Compassion for elderly

Privacy/confidentiality

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why You'll Love Working at Milestone

Milestone is one of the fastest-growing senior living operators, with 100+ years of combined industry and hospitality experience. We focus on teamwork, creativity, and making a real impact for our residents and staff.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (full-time employees)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO
• Pet insurance
• Perks at Work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits options

About the Role

We're seeking a Housekeeper to support the cleanliness, safety, and comfort of our assisted living and memory care community. In this role, you'll perform housekeeping and laundry duties, maintain common areas, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards while providing friendly, respectful interactions with residents and staff.

What You'll Do

• Clean resident apartments, including bathrooms, floors, dusting, vacuuming, bed making, and linen changes
• Maintain linen inventory and perform laundry services, ensuring timely cleaning and delivery
• Keep common areas - including entryways, corridors, dining rooms, and activity spaces - clean and presentable for residents and visitors
• Perform floor care including sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing, and carpet care such as vacuuming and shampooing
• Clean and sanitize public restrooms and surfaces, ensuring proper removal of water marks, dirt, and grease
• Handle cleaning supplies safely and according to proper procedures and labeling requirements
• Participate in training, in-service education, and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Respond appropriately to resident emergencies and support disaster management and evacuation efforts
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and licensing rules and regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
• Follow all Safety Committee standards and report unsafe actions or conditions
• Foster teamwork, take initiative, and assist others beyond assigned duties
• Report elder maltreatment or abuse to the Director of Health and Wellness, Executive Director, and/or State as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Prior experience in housekeeping or cleaning preferred
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
• Ability to respect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with residents, coworkers, supervisors, and vendors
• Ability to complete cleaning tasks efficiently and effectively