Housekeeping Lead

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston is seeking a Housekeeping Lead to coordinate cleaning schedules and uphold high standards of cleanliness throughout the community. You will supervise daily tasks, train staff, and ensure consistent, safe, and comfortable environments for residents.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, inventory management, infection control, and reporting. Pay ranges from $16 to $19 per hour, with physical duties including lifting up to 75 pounds and flexible

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two years of housekeeping experience in a senior living or healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable using checklists, schedules, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage cleaning schedules for resident rooms and common areas, ensuring timely completion and consistency.
• Conduct routine quality checks on cleaned areas to ensure they meet established cleanliness standards.
• Assist with daily housekeeping duties as needed, including: Cleaning and disinfecting resident rooms and common areas; Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and polishing floors and surfaces; Collecting and disposing of trash.
• Maintain and update supply inventories; promptly notify the Director of Maintenance or Executive Director of restocking needs.
• Monitor the condition and cleanliness of housekeeping carts and storage areas.
• Support setup of common areas for community events or dining as needed.
• Ensure cleaning protocols, safety procedures, and infection control practices are always followed.
• Log and report any maintenance concerns or resident observations.
• Assist in training new housekeepers in cleaning processes and expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay range: $16 - $19 per hour.

Overview

The Housekeeping Lead is responsible for coordinating and maintaining housekeeping schedules and standards to ensure a consistently clean, safe, and comfortable environment throughout the community. This position supports quality assurance, process improvement, and task coordination.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two years of housekeeping experience in a senior living or healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable using checklists, schedules, and reporting tools.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Maintain and manage cleaning schedules for resident rooms and common areas, ensuring timely completion and consistency.
• Conduct routine quality checks on cleaned areas to ensure they meet established cleanliness standards.
• Assist with daily housekeeping duties as needed, including:
  • Cleaning and disinfecting resident rooms and common areas.
  • Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and polishing floors and surfaces.
  • Collecting and disposing of trash.
• Maintain and update supply inventories; promptly notify the Director of Maintenance or Executive Director of restocking needs.
• Monitor the condition and cleanliness of housekeeping carts and storage areas.
• Support setup of common areas for community events or dining as needed.
• Ensure cleaning protocols, safety procedures, and infection control practices are always followed.
• Log and report any maintenance concerns or resident observations.
• Assist in training new housekeepers in cleaning processes and expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Culture Ambassador

• Models the core values of the company:
  • We Care About People
  • We Do the Right Thing
  • We Are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
  • We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility
  • We Take Ownership and Add Value
  • We Are Respectful
• Ensures all personnel exemplify the company’s core values at all times.
• Creates and drives the sales culture at the community.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

This position requires good physical and mental health. The Housekeeping Lead must be able to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, pull, and move continuously during work hours.

• Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds.
• Flexible scheduling may be required.