Housekeeper

Jaybirdseniorliving19; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, & 

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d‑p

on-demand pay

Career growth in a fast-growing team

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a qualified Housekeeper to maintain a warm, clean and welcoming environment for residents and staff. The role includes cleaning apartments, laundry and common areas while ensuring safety and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities include following individualized service plans, reporting hazards, handling PPE and coordinating with team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with seniors preferred.
• Strong communication and listening skills required.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Calm, friendly demeanor with patience and flexibility.
• Commitment to providing exceptional care and a welcoming environment.
• Compassion, positivity and a desire to make a difference in residents’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly housekeeping and follow individualized service plans.
• Manage inventory and storage of cleaning and laundry supplies.
• Use PPE and cleaning chemicals safely.
• Ensure cleanliness in apartments, common areas, dining spaces and other community areas.
• Identify hazards and report them to management.
• Document maintenance needs and submit work orders as needed.
• Respond to smoke or fire alarms appropriately.
• Answer phones and assist residents, visitors and team members.
• Participate in safety committees, staff meetings and in-services.
• Uphold HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Follow OSHA guidelines and state regulations for Assisted Living.
• Complete incident reports as required.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Teamwork

Compassion

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Housekeeper

We are seeking aHousekeeper to join our team. Our Housekeepers deliver the “Red Carpet Treatment” to every resident, visitor, and team member. You’ll play a key role in creating a warm, clean, and welcoming environment where residents feel valued and cared for every day. This position involves cleaning apartments, laundry, and common areas, while helping maintain the overall beauty and safety of our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide weekly housekeeping services and any additional services outlined in residents’ Individualized Service Plans.
• Maintain and manage inventory, requisition, and storage of all cleaning and laundry supplies.
• Use personal protective equipment and cleaning chemicals safely and appropriately.
• Ensure cleanliness in apartments, common areas, dining spaces, and other community areas.
• Identify hazards or unsafe conditions and report them promptly to management.
• Document maintenance needs and submit work orders when necessary.
• Respond appropriately to smoke or fire alarms.
• Answer phones courteously and assist residents, visitors, and team members as needed.
• Participate actively in safety committees, staff meetings, and bi-weekly in-services.
• Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Follow all OSHA safety guidelines and state regulations related to Assisted Living.
• Complete incident reports as required for residents, self, or co-workers.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working with seniors is preferred.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Calm, friendly demeanor with patience and flexibility.
• Commitment to providing exceptional care and a welcoming environment for residents.
• Compassion, positivity, and a genuine desire to make a difference in residents’ lives.

The Perks That Matter:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off and flexible hours
• Employee assistance program and on-demand pay
• Career growth in a fast-growing company

About Jaybird Senior Living

We provide seniors with the exceptional care they deserve, in an extraordinary living environment. Our communities offer seniors the freedom to enjoy each day as they see fit, with the right level of care and support; helping them approach life with renewed confidence and purpose.

Since 2004, we’ve created a culture where our staff can innovate and grow — while our residents thrive and their families enjoy peace of mind.

The Minnesota Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state of Minnesota to disclose the following information. If the position applied to is not located in Minnesota, the following information may not apply. The base range represents the low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), Flexible hours for better work-life balance, Employee assistance program, on-demand pay.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.