Housekeeper - Senior Living

Cantata; Brookfield (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantata Adult Life Services in Brookfield, IL, is seeking compassionate housekeeping staff for a welcoming environment for residents, families, visitors, and staff. The role emphasizes dignity, privacy, and respectful care in daily cleaning routines.

Experience in senior living or healthcare is preferred. You’ll handle linens, laundry assistance, trash removal, and coordination with other departments to support resident comfort and safety. Commitment to infection control and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred, ideally in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage daily assignments, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong customer service skills and a caring, respectful approach to working with older adults.
• Ability to perform essential duties, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and pushing cleaning carts.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident apartments, rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and other assigned spaces according to established schedules.
• Dust furniture and fixtures; vacuum carpets; sweep and mop floors; and clean mirrors, windows, and other surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms, handrails, door handles, and other frequently touched surfaces.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables in designated areas.
• Replace linens, make beds, and assist with laundry duties as assigned.
• Replenish supplies, including soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and other housekeeping items.
• Follow infection prevention procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Safely use, label, and store cleaning products, supplies, and equipment according to facility procedures.
• Keep housekeeping carts, storage areas, and equipment clean, organized, and secure.
• Promptly report maintenance needs, damaged equipment, spills, and other safety concerns.
• Report unusual observations or resident concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Respond courteously to housekeeping requests and coordinate with other departments to support resident needs.
• Complete assigned tasks on time and participate in required training and meetings.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Dependable

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Cantata Adult Life Services, formerly known as The British Home, is a nonprofit, mission-driven community with over 100 years of experience, offering a full continuum of care on a beautiful 10-acre campus in Brookfield, Illinois. We are seeking strong, compassionate leaders to join our team and help us continue enriching the lives of older adults through exceptional care and a vibrant community.

Position Summary

• Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Provide housekeeping services with courtesy and respect for residents’ dignity, privacy, preferences, and personal belongings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean resident apartments, rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and other assigned spaces according to established schedules.
• Dust furniture and fixtures; vacuum carpets; sweep and mop floors; and clean mirrors, windows, and other surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms, handrails, door handles, and other frequently touched surfaces.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables in designated areas.
• Replace linens, make beds, and assist with laundry duties as assigned.
• Replenish supplies, including soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and other housekeeping items.
• Follow infection prevention procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Safely use, label, and store cleaning products, supplies, and equipment according to facility procedures.
• Keep housekeeping carts, storage areas, and equipment clean, organized, and secure.
• Promptly report maintenance needs, damaged equipment, spills, and other safety concerns.
• Report unusual observations or resident concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Respond courteously to housekeeping requests and coordinate with other departments to support resident needs.
• Complete assigned tasks on time and participate in required training and meetings.

Position Summary

• Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Provide housekeeping services with courtesy and respect for residents’ dignity, privacy, preferences, and personal belongings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean resident apartments, rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and other assigned spaces according to established schedules.
• Dust furniture and fixtures; vacuum carpets; sweep and mop floors; and clean mirrors, windows, and other surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms, handrails, door handles, and other frequently touched surfaces.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables in designated areas.
• Replace linens, make beds, and assist with laundry duties as assigned.
• Replenish supplies, including soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and other housekeeping items.
• Follow infection prevention procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Safely use, label, and store cleaning products, supplies, and equipment according to facility procedures.
• Keep housekeeping carts, storage areas, and equipment clean, organized, and secure.
• Promptly report maintenance needs, damaged equipment, spills, and other safety concerns.
• Report unusual observations or resident concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Respond courteously to housekeeping requests and coordinate with other departments to support resident needs.
• Complete assigned tasks on time and participate in required training and meetings.

Requirements

Qualifications and Physical Requirements

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred, ideally in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage daily assignments, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong customer service skills and a caring, respectful approach to working with older adults.
• Ability to perform essential duties, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and pushing cleaning carts, with or without reasonable accommodation.