Housekeeper (Full-Time)

Goodwin Living Career Center; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Citizenship/DACA support

Job summary

Goodwin Living in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a career-minded Housekeeper to join our Environmental Services Team. You will clean and sanitize apartments, public areas, and restrooms, ensuring a safe, comfortable environment for residents and visitors.

Shift is 6am–2pm, Monday–Friday with every other weekend; compensation is $20 per hour plus generous benefits. We value diversity, offer on-the-job training, and support growth through mentorship and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Proficient verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize apartments, public areas, and restrooms according to guidelines.
• Monitor supplies and restrooms, ensuring adequate stock and cleanliness.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and store supplies properly.
• Maintain organized cleaning carts and report repairs or unsafe conditions.

Skills

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Reading & following instructions

Job description

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity:Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
• Growth and Opportunities:We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
• Valuing Our Team Members:By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

Role Summary:

At Goodwin Living, we are looking for a career-minded, energetic, and organized individual to join our Environmental Services Team as aHousekeeper. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for cleaning and sanitizing apartments, public areas, and facility restrooms, and/or other areas as assigned.

Shift: 6am-2pm M-Fand every other weekend

This position pays$20/hr

Job Duties:

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned area and/or resident apartments according to departmental guidelines.
• Monitors supplies and linens in restrooms and ensures adequate availability of supplies and linens when needed.
• Exercises care and proper handling procedures when using cleaning solutions and other hazardous chemicals.
• Maintains cleaning carts in a clean and organized manner; stocks supplies as needed.
• Performs sterilizing procedures upon vacancy of apartments, and nursing unit rooms, according to department guidelines.
• Monitors for and records needed repairs, security locks, and other barriers interfering with cleaning activities.
• Reports all defective equipment and unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Proficient verbal communication skills required.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Must have ability to effectively communicate in English.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.