Senior Living Housekeeper & Laundry Aide

ELKHART ASSISTED LIVING LLC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

OPS Living seeks a dedicated Housekeeper / Laundry Aide to maintain clean resident apartments and common areas, and to provide quality laundry services in a senior living community. You will work closely with nursing, maintenance, and leadership teams to support exceptional resident experiences.

The ideal candidate is active, detail-oriented, compassionate, and committed to cleanliness and safety. This full-time role offers a meaningful way to contribute to residents’ well-being in a welcoming

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and team members.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident apartments according to established schedules and company standards.
• Clean common areas including dining rooms, hallways, activity spaces, offices, public restrooms, and entrances.
• Dust, vacuum, sweep, mop, sanitize, and disinfect assigned areas.
• Clean windows, mirrors, furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces.
• Empty trash and replace liners throughout the community.
• Restock housekeeping supplies and notify leadership when inventory is running low.
• Report maintenance concerns or safety hazards immediately.
• Wash, dry, fold, and distribute resident clothing and linens accurately.
• Ensure clothing and linens are properly labeled and returned to the correct resident.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laundry room.
• Operate washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment safely.
• Monitor laundry equipment for proper operation and report maintenance concerns.
• Follow infection prevention procedures when handling soiled linens.
• Interact with residents in a warm, friendly, and respectful manner.
• Respect resident privacy and personal belongings while working in apartments.
• Respond courteously to resident requests and communicate concerns to appropriate team members.
• Help create a welcoming, clean, and comfortable environment where residents feel proud to call the community home.
• Support residents' dignity by providing discreet and professional housekeeping services.
• Follow all company safety policies and infection prevention procedures.
• Properly use cleaning chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) awareness and follow chemical handling procedures.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions promptly.
• Maintain survey readiness through consistent housekeeping practices.
• Follow all OSHA, company, and state guidelines related to environmental services.
• Work closely with nursing, dietary, maintenance, activities, and leadership teams.
• Assist with apartment turnovers and move-in preparations.
• Support community events by ensuring common areas remain clean and presentable.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding priorities and resident concerns.
• Demonstrate flexibility by assisting other departments when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassion for seniors

Dependability

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

OPS Living seeks a dedicated Housekeeper / Laundry Aide to maintain clean resident apartments and common areas, and to provide quality laundry services in a senior living community. You will work closely with nursing, maintenance, and leadership teams to support exceptional resident experiences.

The ideal candidate is active, detail-oriented, compassionate, and committed to cleanliness and safety. This full-time role offers a meaningful way to contribute to residents’ well-being in a welcoming