Housekeeper

bethesdahealthgroup; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b plan

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group is seeking a diligent housekeeping team member to perform routine cleaning in senior living environments. You will sanitize rooms, prep for new residents, and assist with setup and breakdown for events, ensuring safety and cleanliness throughout shifts.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, willingness to follow instructions, and the ability to lift up to 65 lbs. The role requires collaboration with clinical and non-clinical staff to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Institutional housekeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to use cleaning chemicals, supplies, tools and equipment correctly.
• Able to work with others to provide good customer service.
• Able to lift and transport up to 65 lbs.
• Able to stand, bend, stoop and walk for long periods.
• Able to work in all weather conditions and from a ladder.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of assigned areas using standard supplies and disinfectants.
• Sanitize rooms after resident discharge and prep for new residents.
• Move and rearrange furniture as needed for room changes or events.
• Set up and break down rooms for meetings, banquets, and classes.
• Maintain safe handling of cleaning equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety guidelines are followed 100% of the time.

Skills

Reading and writing

Communication

Collaboration

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Institutional housekeeping experience preferred

Job description

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.

Summary

Performs routine cleaning of assigned areas using standard cleaning supplies and disinfectants to high standards of cleanliness and disinfecting as directed. Upon resident discharge, sanitizes room contents for a terminal clean. In Senior or Assisted Living settings, cleans apartments as assigned after resident move and/or following renovations to prep for new resident(s) ensuring to note maintenance needs, carpet staining/damage and reporting completed room with these notes to Housekeeping Supervision. All cleaning is to be performed following established procedures. Reports any resident's belongings left behind to Supervisor. Moves and/or relocates furniture, furnishings, and equipment upon resident room changes, discharge, or move out. Handles initial room setup and breakdown for meetings, banquets, and classes. Cares for hard surface floors sets up "Caution-Wet Floor" signs, dust mops, damp mops, according to established policies. Cares for carpet/upholstery: spot cleans soil on carpets, entry mats, runners, and upholstered furniture as needed. Ensures all assigned rooms or apartments are cleaned as scheduled; daily for LTC and weekly for Senior and Assisted Living. Picks up and removes trash in assigned areas. Completes cleaning assignments in a timely manner and in accordance with housekeeping procedures. Maintains department equipment in a clean, safe condition. Cleans and performs nominal maintenance on upright vacuum, work carts, and equipment; removes unsafe equipment from service. Meets safety and cleanliness guidelines 100% of the time. Cross trained on multiple floors/neighborhoods. Shows good communication with clinical and non-clinical staff to efficiently execute daily tasks in assigned areas. Communicates any changes in status of resident(s) to supervisor or clinical staff. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Institutional housekeeping experience preferred
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to demonstrate correct use of work-related chemicals, supplies, tools and equipment
• Ability to collaborate with others in order to provide optimal customer service
• Ability to lift and transport objects weighing up to 65lbs
• Ability to stoop, bend, walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to work from a ladder
• Ability to push and move equipment and furniture
• Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with required equipment

Pay range : $15.00 - $19.13 per hour

Category: Housekeeping