Housekeeping

Towne Centre Living; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Towne Centre Living is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for residents, staff, and visitors in our assisted living facility. The role focuses on comfort, health, and well-being through high-quality housekeeping with compassion and attention to detail.

You will clean resident rooms, common areas, launder linens, replenish supplies, and collaborate with nursing staff to meet resident needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping or custodial experience in healthcare or senior living preferred.
• Understanding of cleaning chemicals and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful when interacting with residents.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and move for extended periods; lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms, common areas, and offices to facility standards.
• Dust, mop, vacuum, and disinfect assigned areas as needed.
• Empty trash and replace liners; launder linens and towels as needed.
• Replenish supplies and follow infection control and safety procedures.
• Observe for maintenance issues and report hazards or unusual behavior.
• Assist in preparing rooms for new residents; collaborate with nursing staff.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Compassionate & respectful care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for resident's, staff and visitors in an assisted living facility. The position plays a vital role in ensuring resident's comfort, health, and overall well -being by providing high-quality housekeeping services with compassion and attention detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean resident's rooms, bathrooms, common areas, and administrative offices according to facilities standards.

• Dust, mop, vacuum, and disinfect all assigned areas on routine and as - needed basis.

• Empty Trash containers and replace liners.

• Launder bed linens, towels, and residents' personal laundry as needed.

• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper products, and cleaning agent.

• Follow infection control and safety procedures at all times.

• Observe and report and maintenance issues, safety hazards, or unusual resident behavior.

• Handle resident's belongings with respect and confidentiality.

• Assist in preparing rooms for new residents.

• Collaborate with nursing and care staff to ensure resident needs are being met.

• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous housekeeping or custodial experience, preferably in a healthcare or senior living setting.

• Understanding of cleaning chemicals and supplies.

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

• Compassionate, patient, and respectful when interacting with elderly residents.

• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move for extended periods; ability to lift 30 Ibs.

Work Environment:

• Indoor work in a healthcare and residential setting.

• Exposure to cleaning agents, bodily fluids (infrequently), and potential biohazard.

• Interaction with residents, families, staff and visitors.

Shifts:

• Shifts include weekends only, holidays, depending on facility needs.