Housekeeping Assistant

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision benefits

HSA/flexible spending

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Fund

403(b) with company match

Paid vacation

Sick time

Referral bonuses

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors in Kalamazoo, MI. You will perform routine cleaning, sanitize rooms and common areas, and support the care team with a positive living environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to handle special cleaning requests. No prior housekeeping experience is required, but helpful for applicants who value

Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping or a similar role is a plus but not required
• Effective time management skills to complete tasks efficiently
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of cleaning duties including sanitizing resident rooms, common areas, restrooms, and high-touch surfaces
• Maintain areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition and follow infection-control guidelines
• Ensure supplies are stocked and maintained; follow established cleaning routines and respond to special cleaning requests
• Support care team and communicate safety or maintenance concerns
• Cross-train to assist with laundry services as needed

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Brief Description

Join our community We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Housekeeping Assistants. When you join our team, you work with purpose, form lasting relationships with residents and staff, and make a difference for countless individuals. Here, our focus is on the person. From residents to staff, personal well-being is our top priority. Employees at every level are empowered to personally engage with each other and with individual residents to always do the right thing.

What you will be doing

The housekeeping assistant plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. As a housekeeping assistant, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of cleaning duties, including sanitizing resident rooms, common areas, restrooms, and high-touch surfaces to uphold community cleanliness standards and infection-control guidelines. The housekeeping assistant ensures all assigned areas are well-organized, properly stocked with supplies, and maintained in a way that promotes comfort and safety for everyone in the facility. This position requires attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to follow established cleaning routines while also responding appropriately to special cleaning requests as they arise.

The housekeeping assistant works closely with the care team to support a positive living environment, communicates any safety or maintenance concerns, and helps uphold the community’s standards of quality and hospitality. By contributing to a well-kept and orderly environment, the housekeeping assistant plays an essential role in enhancing the overall wellbeing and experience of residents. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys helping others, and thrives in a collaborative, service-oriented setting. In addition to daily cleaning tasks, the housekeeping assistant may be cross trained to assist with laundry services, including collecting, washing, drying, folding, and returning linens and personal items in a timely and respectful manner.

What we offer

We provide full and part-time employees with a variety of benefits based on their employment classification, including:

• $0 out-of-pocket medical insurance—no copays, no deductibles, no kidding.
• A wide selection of company-paid and voluntary benefits including dental, vision, HSA/flexible spending, and many more, so you can choose what fits best.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance to help you grow your career.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Fund in times of need.
• A 403(b) with company match to help you build a secure future.
• Paid vacation and sick time to prioritize rest and wellness.
• Referral bonuses for helping us grow our team with people you trust
• Access the money you’ve already earned before payday—giving you peace of mind when life can’t wait

About You

• Previous experience in housekeeping or a similar role is a plus but not required
• Effective time management skills to complete tasks efficiently
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

If you are passionate about putting people first, creating memorable moments, and accomplishing great things together, we want to hear more about you.