Housekeeper

Cedarhurst Senior Living; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarhurst Senior Living in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents and staff. Key responsibilities include performing cleaning duties, laundry services, and collaborating with maintenance to ensure a welcoming atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, previous housekeeping experience, and strong communication skills. A commitment to health safety protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning duties such as sweeping and mopping.
• Collect and launder soiled linens.
• Report supply and equipment needs to Supervisor.
• Work in coordination with maintenance to report necessary repairs.

Skills

Cleaning duties

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health record systems

Job description

Overview

The Housekeeper, reporting directly to the Maintenance Director, is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors by performing housekeeping and laundry services throughout the community. This role ensures that resident apartments, common areas, restrooms, offices, and linens are maintained in accordance with established policies, procedures, and schedules. The Housekeeper also supports operations by restocking supplies, reporting repair needs, and collaborating with maintenance and other staff to promote a healthy and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, laundry, and trash removal.
• Perform cleaning duties to a schedule (daily, weekly, monthly) in assigned areas such as resident apartments, common areas, restrooms, and offices throughout the community.
• Collect and launder soiled linens in accordance with policies and regulations designed to protect the health and hygiene of residents and team members.
• Fold, sort, and distribute clean laundry.
• Report supply and equipment needs to Supervisor and restock/replenish supplies as needed.
• Work in coordination with maintenance—reporting any necessary repairs noticed during the workday.
• Ensure effective communication with residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work well with others and take direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and any HR-related systems as applicable.

Working Conditions

• This position may need to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community, resident apartments, and other areas of the community.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, as well as climb or balance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively and identify/interpret written information.
• This position may need to lift up to fifty (50) pounds independently, and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Individuals in this position are required to follow all infection prevention and control protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.
• This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale.
• Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments (such as TB testing or physical evaluations), and the use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and applicable law.