Housekeeper (Full-Time)

Goodwin Living; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance for Career Dev.

Citizenship/DACA assistance

ESL tutoring

Staff emergency grants

Free meals

Fitness center access

Pool access

Job summary

Goodwin Living is seeking a dedicated housekeeping associate to keep apartments, public areas, and restrooms clean and sanitized. The role is Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, with alternating weekends 7am–3pm, offering a pay rate of $20.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include stocking supplies, maintaining carts, and following safety procedures for chemicals. Prior housekeeping experience is preferred and clear communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize apartments, public areas, and restrooms per guidelines.
• Monitor supplies and linens; restock as needed.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and follow safety procedures.
• Maintain organized cleaning carts and stock supplies.
• Sterilize vacated apartments and nursing unit rooms as required.
• Report defective equipment and safety hazards to supervisor.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Verbal communication

Reading & writing

Tactful interaction

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.

About The Position

Position is primarily responsible for cleaning and sanitizing apartments, public areas, and facility restrooms, and/or other areas as assigned.

This position is Monday-Friday with hours 8am-4pm alternating weekends 7am-3pm. The pay is $20.00/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.

Job Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

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.