Housekeeper

The Bristal Assisted Living; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living is seeking an experienced Housekeeper to create a clean, comfortable and safe environment for residents. You will clean residents' apartments, restrooms, common areas and office spaces with a friendly, professional attitude.

Patience with seniors and strong attention to detail are essential. Weekend availability is required (Sun–Thurs), with shifts from 8am to 4pm to support daily operations and guest services.

Qualifications

• Must present a pleasant, courteous demeanor when interacting with residents, families, guests and staff.
• Ability to perform thorough cleaning quickly and efficiently.
• Experience cleaning in healthcare, hotel, restaurant, or hospital settings is a plus.
• Experience working with seniors is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Reliable, caring, and positive in daily actions and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident apartments, restrooms, common areas, offices and surrounding areas per guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents and guests.
• Support the Director of Housekeeping as needed.
• Work at least one weekend day (Sun–Thurs), 8:00–4:00.

Skills

Courteous demeanor

Swift cleaning

Experience in healthcare/hospitality

Senior population experience preferred

English communication

Reliable and positive attitude

Job description

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone else’s life? Where opportunities abound to advance your future, both personally and professionally? The Bristal Assisted Living is the place for you. You’ll thrive in a premier senior care organization that values you as an individual — not just your experience and skillsets, but your unique talents and energy. You’ll enrich the community in which you work, and that community will enrich you. We call what we do at The Bristal “hospitality with a higher purpose.” We know you’ll make an impactful difference. Because the difference is you. As a luxury assisted living community, we operate much like a high-end hotel. And that means delivering the ultimate experience in guest services and hospitality every day and in every way. We are seeking an experienced, responsible and well-mannered Housekeeper to create and maintain a clean, comfortable and safe environment for our residents. You will not only maintain resident apartments, restrooms, common areas, as well as office and surrounding areas clean according to housekeeping standards and procedures, but always with a friendly, courteous and positive attitude. You will often come into contact with residents, resident families, other guests and team members, and we expect those encounters to be pleasant and professional. In this role you will be cleaning assigned areas of the community in accordance with the guidelines established by the Director of Housekeeping as well as supporting the Director as needed. The loving care, attention to detail and great customer service you bring to housekeeping are fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents every day. Must be able to work at least one weekend day per week (Sun–Thurs). 8a-4pm

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Skills/qualifications

• A pleasant and courteous demeanor when dealing with peers, supervisors, guests, residents and management
• Must be very swift yet thorough with cleaning practices
• Experience providing cleaning services in the restaurant, healthcare, hospital, hotel, hospitality or similar industry is a plus
• Experience working with a senior population is preferred
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while dealing with a demanding customer
• Must be able to communicate in English
• Is able to adjust to different personality types and situations in positive ways
• Must always be reliable, caring and positive in actions and demeanor
• Maintains an abiding respect for the elderly and remains calm at all times