Lead Housekeeper

Community Life; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Training & Development

Leadership Growth

Team Environment

Job summary

Friendsview in Newberg, OR is seeking an Assistant Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team, train staff, ensure quality standards, and maintain a clean, safe, caring environment for residents.

This full-time role offers weekend and holiday flexibility, daytime hours (6:30am–3:00pm), competitive hourly pay of $19.40–$22.33, and opportunities for leadership growth within a values-driven community.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of housekeeping or related experience.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish is a big plus.
• Some leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and be part of something meaningful.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Train and support new housekeeping staff, ensuring confidence and success.
• Assist with inspections, quality checks, and safety audits.
• Perform deep-cleaning tasks, stock supplies, and manage laundry.
• Maintain clean common areas and resident rooms with care and respect.
• Support residents and team members with friendliness and service-first mindset.
• Step into Supervisor role when needed—manage scheduling and coverage.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Job description

Assistant Head Housekeeper– Make a Difference Every Day!

Location: Friendsview – Newberg, OR
Full-Time + Benefits | Weekend + Holiday Flexibility Required

6:30am–3:00pm | $19.40 - $22.33 (DOE)

Ready to lead with purpose and help build a clean, safe, and caring environment for older adults?

At Friendsview, we believe a clean space supports a full life—and we’re looking for someone like you to help make that happen. If you’re proactive, people-centered, and have an eye for detail, this is your chance to step into a leadership role where your work truly matters.

Your Role: Assistant to the Housekeeping Supervisor

You’ll support the Housekeeping Supervisor by training new team members, ensuring quality standards are met, and stepping in when leadership coverage is needed. You’ll also play a hands‑on role with cleaning, organizing, and maintaining safe spaces across our community.

This is more than just a cleaning job—this is a leadership position with heart.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Train and support new housekeeping staff, making sure they feel confident and set up for success
• Help with inspections, quality checks, and safety audits
• Perform deep-cleaning tasks, stock supplies, handle laundry, and keep our common areas and resident rooms sparkling
• Support residents and team members with friendliness, respect, and a service-first mindset
• Step into the Supervisor role when needed—making scheduling decisions, finding shift coverage, and keeping everything running smoothly
• Assist with planning annual projects (yes, even cool stuff like Serve Day!)

What You Bring:

• At least 1 year of housekeeping or related experience
• Bilingual in English & Spanish? That’s a big plus!
• Some leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• A strong work ethic and the ability to stay on top of tasks—even when no one’s looking
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork
• Willingness to learn, grow, and be a part of something meaningful

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

• Enjoy working independently and taking initiative
• Believe that older adults deserve respect, dignity, and great service
• Want to work in a place where people actually live their values—like integrity, compassion, and community
• Can roll with the occasional unexpected moment and still keep a positive attitude
• Competitive pay
• Leadership growth opportunities
• A close-knit team that supports each other
• Training and development

Must pass background check, drug screen, and provide work eligibility docs
Valid driver's license may be required for off-site locations

Let’s make every day cleaner, safer, and better—together.

*Friendsview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.