Housekeeper

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

Your Career. Your Calling. Our Commitment to Exceptional Care.
At Wingate Living, we're more than just senior living--we're builders of lifestyles, friendships, and communities you'll be proud to be part of. As a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we offer a unique blend of healthcare and hospitality through a full continuum of premier services.

Job Purpose

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment throughout the community. This role supports the comfort, health, and well-being of residents, visitors, and staff by ensuring all assigned areas are cleaned and maintained according to established standards and procedures.

Essential Duties and 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.

Position Requirements

• 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.