Housekeeper

Crittenton Center; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Crittenton Center in Sioux City, IA is seeking an entry-level Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for youth in the emergency shelter. You will ensure living spaces and common areas meet health, safety, and licensing standards, supporting a trauma-informed approach.

This full-time role requires physical tasks, occasional evenings or weekends, and a commitment to respectful, professional care for residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to commute between sites.
• Ability to pass background and child abuse registry checks.
• Ability to lift up to 30–50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize bedrooms, bathrooms, offices, and common areas daily.
• Perform routine deep cleaning tasks (floors, carpets, windows, walls).
• Ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals per safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, including appliances.
• Dispose of trash and biohazard materials per policies and regulations.
• Work with Directors at each site to schedule thorough cleanings.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Time management

Reliability

Respectful communication

Professionalism under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Sioux City, IA 51106, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Facilities. The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for youth residing in the emergency shelter. This role supports the overall well-being of residents by ensuring living spaces, common areas, and facilities meet health, safety, and licensing standards. The Housekeeper plays an important role in supporting a trauma-informed, respectful, and supportive environment for youth in crisis.

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning & Sanitation

• Clean and sanitize bedrooms, bathrooms, offices, and common areas on a daily basis
• Perform routine deep cleaning tasks (floors, carpets, windows, walls, etc.)
• Ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety standards
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, including appliances and surfaces
• Dispose of trash and biohazard materials in accordance with policies and regulations
• Work with Directors at each site to set up thorough cleanings on a routine/as needed basis.

Laundry Services

• Wash, dry, and fold linens, towels, and shelter laundry
• Ensure adequate supply of clean bedding and hygiene materials
• Monitor and report inventory needs for laundry supplies

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all health, sanitation, and infection control procedures
• Identify and report maintenance, safety hazards, or repair needs
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and licensing regulations

Supportive Shelter Environment

• Interact respectfully and professionally with youth and staff
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with residents
• Support a trauma-informed and culturally responsive environment
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information

Inventory & Supplies

• Monitor cleaning supply levels and notify supervisor when restocking is needed
• Assist with organization of storage areas and supply rooms

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to commute between agency sites.
• Previous housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred
• Ability to pass background and child abuse registry checks
• Ability to lift up to 30–50 pounds and perform physical tasks (bending, standing, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in residential, healthcare, or social service settings
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles
• Familiarity with infection control and sanitation standards

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Reliability and consistency in attendance
• Respectful communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a fast-paced, emotionally sensitive environment

Working Conditions

• May require evening, weekend, or holiday shifts
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and bodily fluids (with proper PPE)
• Physically active role requiring standing, walking, lifting, and repetitive tasks

Additional Requirements

• MUST complete all required training, including but not limited to:
• Mandated reporter training
• CPR/First Aid (if required by agency policy)