Located in Blacksburg, VA
Job Full Description
Housekeeper
Position Summary
The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff within a senior living community. This position plays a vital role in supporting resident comfort, health, and quality of life by ensuring resident rooms, common areas, and facility spaces meet established cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize resident apartments, bathrooms, hallways, offices, dining areas, and common spaces.
- Perform routine floor care, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and polishing.
- Empty trash and recycling containers and dispose of waste according to established procedures.
- Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces to maintain infection control standards.
- Restock housekeeping supplies and report inventory needs to supervisors.
- Change linens, make beds, and assist with laundry-related duties as assigned.
- Clean windows, mirrors, furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces to maintain a neat appearance.
- Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
- Observe and report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or resident concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Properly use cleaning chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Maintain resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality while performing assigned duties.
- Provide courteous and professional service to residents, families, guests, and coworkers.
- Support special cleaning projects and community events as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous housekeeping, environmental services, hospitality, healthcare, or senior living experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to safely operate housekeeping equipment and handle cleaning chemicals.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25–50 pounds and remain active throughout the workday.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of cleaning techniques, sanitation practices, and infection prevention procedures.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
- Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Ability to interact respectfully and compassionately with older adults and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
New River Valley, VA
2542
3225 North Franklin Street
Suite 10
Christiansburg, VA 24073
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