Housekeeper

Sunrise Senior Living; Fairfax Station (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sunrise Senior Living as a Housekeeper and use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer and happier lives. You will perform general housekeeping and laundry functions, ensuring a safe and inviting environment for residents. This role is a meaningful opportunity to engage directly with seniors while meeting quality service standards.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program / Discount Program

Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay

Daily Pay (U.S. only)

Tuition Reimbursement

Potential bonuses, depending on position and performance

Qualifications

• Ability to provide housekeeping and laundry services in a resident-centered environment.
• Desire to work with seniors.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping duties in resident suites, public areas, and support areas.
• Collect and clean the community laundry.
• Assist Care Managers with resident care when requested.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Good judgment

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Education

High School diploma / GED preferred

Job description

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, but you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

Community Name

Sunrise of Fairfax

Job ID

2025-229269

Job Overview

"It makes me feel good knowing that we make the residents’ lives better. We laugh with them, cry with them, sing and dance with them – we brighten their day. Working here is an unbelievable privilege and it will be something I carry with me for the rest of my life!" - Sunrise Team Member

At Sunrise, our Housekeeper is responsible for performing housekeeping and laundry functions to create a safe, secure, and inviting environment for residents, families, and team members while meeting and exceeding Sunrise quality service standards.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Perform general housekeeping duties in resident suites, public areas, and support areas as assigned, meeting or exceeding Sunrise’s quality standards.
• Collect, clean, and redistribute the community laundry.
• Assist Care Managers and Department Coordinators with resident care when requested.
• Partner with the community team to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and promote Risk Management programs and policies; adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Practice safety procedures at all times, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, MSDS, and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Be aware of potential exposure to blood, body fluids, hazardous materials, and infectious diseases.
• Participate actively as a team member and work towards team goals.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma / GED preferred.
• Ability to provide housekeeping and laundry services in a resident-centered environment, meeting or exceeding Sunrise’s quality standards.
• Desire to work with seniors.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work semi-independently following community procedures and guidelines, with initiative.
• Ability to perform tasks with frequent interruptions.
• If applicable, review and sign the Driver job description and understand key duties for safety and compliance.

About Sunrise

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact? Join our team to help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. We celebrate your unique ways of bringing moments of joy and togetherness. Our support, benefits, and growth opportunities help you reach your goals – at work and in life.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay (U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Potential bonuses, depending on position and performance
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is conditioned on passing a drug test (excluding marijuana), completing required testing (e.g., Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation), and complying with vaccination mandates as per laws.

Compensation Disclaimer

Selected candidates will be offered competitive pay based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.