Tree of Life Residential Care is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and detail-oriented Housekeeping & Laundry Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, comfortable, and homelike environment for our residents. You will be responsible for general cleaning, sanitation, and complete laundry services across resident suites and common areas, ensuring high standards of hygiene and infection control.
Key Responsibilities
Housekeeping & Sanitation
- Daily Cleaning: Clean, dust, vacuum, sweep, and mop resident rooms, common living spaces, dining areas, hallways, offices, and restrooms.
- Deep Cleaning & Sanitization: Sanitize high-touch surfaces (doorknobs, handrails, light switches, call buttons) following infection control protocols and facility guidelines.
- Restroom Maintenance: Clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, showers, and mirrors; restock soap, paper towels, and toilet paper daily.
- Trash Removal: Collect and dispose of trash and biohazardous waste (where applicable) safely and according to regulations.
- Room Turnover: Prepare resident rooms for new admissions, performing thorough deep cleaning and setup.
Laundry Services
- Resident Personal Laundry: Wash, dry, fold, hanging, and return personal clothing items to the correct resident rooms in a timely and respectful manner.
- Linens & Bedding: Collect, wash, fold, and restock facility bed linens, towels, and tablecloths.
- Garment Care: Inspect items for wear or damage, handle delicate fabrics appropriately, and treat stains prior to washing.
Safety, Compliance & Quality
- Chemical Safety: Safely store, handle, and use cleaning chemicals and cleaning equipment in compliance with OSHA standards and SDS (Safety Data Sheets).
- Resident Safety: Keep hallways clear of cleaning carts, cords, and wet floor hazard signs to prevent resident slips, trips, or falls.
- Observation & Reporting: Maintain awareness of resident surroundings and promptly report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or noticeable changes in a resident’s well-being to the Director or nursing staff.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Experience: Prior experience in housekeeping, laundry, or environmental services in a residential care, assisted living, nursing home, or healthcare setting is highly desirable.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and high standard of cleanliness.
- Compassionate, respectful, and patient demeanor when interacting with senior residents.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing time effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 35-50 lbs regularly throughout the shift.
- Ability to push and pull heavy linen carts and cleaning equipment.
Benefits & Work Environment
- Supportive, family-like team environment dedicated to serving the local community.
- Competitive compensation.
- Consistent, reliable schedule.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tree of Life Residential Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.