Lead Housekeeper

Friendsview; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Leadership growth opportunities

Close-knit team

Training and development

Mission-driven workplace rooted in Qu,

Job summary

Friendsview in Newberg, OR is seeking an Assistant Head Housekeeper to lead a care-focused housekeeping team. You will train staff, ensure quality, and step in when leadership coverage is needed while performing hands-on cleaning and maintaining safe spaces across our community.

This leadership role rewards proactive, people-centered leaders with an eye for detail; bilingual English/Spanish is a big plus as we serve diverse residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of housekeeping or related experience.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish is a big plus.
• Some leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic and ability to stay on top of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Train and support new housekeeping staff, ensuring they are confident and set up for success.
• Assist with inspections, quality checks, and safety audits.
• Perform deep-cleaning tasks, stock supplies, handle laundry, and keep 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—scheduling, coverage, and coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

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

Perks & Details:

• Competitive pay
• Leadership growth opportunities
• A close-knit team that supports each other
• Training and development
• A mission-driven workplace rooted in Quaker values

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.