Housekeeper (Full-Time)

Goodwin Living; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance for Career Developm

Citizenship/DACA assistance

ESL tutoring

Staff Emergency Grants

Free meals, Fitness Center, Pool

Job summary

Goodwin Living is seeking a career-minded, energetic Housekeeper to join our Environmental Services Team in Alexandria, VA. You will clean and sanitize apartments, public areas, and restrooms, ensuring safety and quality in every task.

The position offers a 7:30am-3:30pm schedule, Monday through Friday with every other weekend, and pay at $20/hour. Benefits are available for full-time team members, highlighting our commitment to a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Proficient verbal communication skills required.
• Able to read, write and follow instructions.
• Must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reading and writing

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Goodwin Living is a mission-driven nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. We support, honor and uplift older adults and the people who care for them by creating a workplace rooted in purpose, belonging and growth. Our culture has earned consistent recognition, including Top Workplace honors in the D.C. region since 2019, national recognition by USA Today and Nurse.com, and Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards recognition since 2022. These honors are based on team member feedback and reflect what our team values most.

Role Summary:

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

Shift: 7:30am-3:30pm M-F and 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.