Housekeeper

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Place Assisted Living & Memory Care in Portland, OR is seeking a dependable Housekeeper to join our compassionate care team. You will maintain resident apartments, common areas, and other spaces to create a clean, welcoming environment for our residents.

This role emphasizes safety and teamwork, with responsibilities including cleaning, organizing supplies, and reporting maintenance issues. Prior housekeeping experience in senior living or healthcare is a plus, and a high school diploma

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to safely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform routine housekeeping tasks throughout the shift

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain resident apartments, bathrooms, and common areas
• Keep lobby, restrooms, floors, handrails, windows, mirrors, and other public areas clean and welcoming
• Sweep, mop, dust, and remove dirt and debris throughout the community
• Empty trash and replace liners
• Clean and maintain high-touch and frequently used surfaces
• Keep housekeeping carts, equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and sanitary
• Safely use cleaning products and equipment according to manufacturer instructions
• Use appropriate safety practices, including caution/wet floor signage
• Maintain awareness of resident safety while working throughout the community
• Report resident safety concerns or maintenance issues to the appropriate department
• Monitor housekeeping supplies and communicate when items need to be replenished
• Work independently while also supporting your fellow team members
• Provide friendly and respectful service to our residents, families, and visitors

Skills

Dependable

Friendly

Time management

Independent

Detail-oriented

Communication

Safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Housekeeper – Assisted Living & Memory Care
Columbia Place Assisted Living & Memory Care – Portland, OR

Are you someone who takes pride in keeping a space clean, organized, and welcoming? Do you enjoy working with people and being part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of others?

Columbia Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is looking for a dependable and compassionate Housekeeper to join our team!

As a Housekeeper, you will play an important role in creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents. You will help maintain resident apartments, common areas, and other spaces throughout our community while working alongside a team dedicated to providing excellent care and service.

What You'll Do

• Clean and maintain resident apartments, bathrooms, and common areas
• Keep our lobby, restrooms, floors, handrails, windows, mirrors, and other public areas clean and welcoming
• Sweep, mop, dust, and remove dirt and debris throughout the community
• Empty trash and replace liners
• Clean and maintain high-touch and frequently used surfaces
• Keep housekeeping carts, equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and sanitary
• Safely use cleaning products and equipment according to manufacturer instructions
• Use appropriate safety practices, including caution/wet floor signage
• Maintain awareness of resident safety while working throughout the community
• Report resident safety concerns or maintenance issues to the appropriate department
• Monitor housekeeping supplies and communicate when items need to be replenished
• Work independently while also supporting your fellow team members
• Provide friendly and respectful service to our residents, families, and visitors

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable and takes pride in their work
• Friendly, respectful, and comfortable working around seniors
• Able to manage their time and stay organized
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness
• Able to communicate effectively with coworkers and leadership
• Able to safely use housekeeping supplies and equipment
• Previous housekeeping experience is preferred; senior living, assisted living, or healthcare experience is a plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to safely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform routine housekeeping tasks throughout the shift

Why Join Columbia Place?

At Columbia Place, housekeeping is more than just cleaning. The environment we create directly impacts our residents’ comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Our Housekeepers are an important part of the team and have a direct impact on how residents experience their home every day.

If you are dependable, hardworking, and enjoy making a difference through the work you do, we’d love to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.