Housekeeper

Description

Join Our Team as a Housekeeper! Starting pay will vary based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift differential eligible for weekends worked.

Position Overview & General Responsibilities

Are you detail-oriented, enjoy making spaces shine, and want to make a difference in people’s lives? Sunnyside is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to help us maintain a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents and visitors.
Assist with cleaning all assigned areas daily with attention to standards of quality, quantity, and safety.
This is a full-time opportunity with rotating weekends required.

Cleaning Duties

• Clean and maintain residents' rooms, public areas, and hallways, following established procedures and timelines to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Thoroughly clean floors: Dry mop, wet mop, and sweep as needed to keep all areas clean, orderly, and safe.
• Vacuum carpets and rugs, ensuring they’re returned to the appropriate areas for a neat, clean look.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms, restocking supplies and checking for necessary replacements to maintain cleanliness and comfort.
• Ensure rooms have been sterilized, and upon ensuring rooms are neat and comfortable for residents, and beds are made upon request.
• Maintain housekeeping carts, equipment, and supplies: Keep everything organized and ready for use, ensuring all tools are clean and fully stocked.
• Clean light fixtures, handrails, and hallway pictures, using appropriate cleaning agents like disinfectants and furniture polish.
• Remove trash from designated work areas daily and dispose of it properly, keeping all areas clutter-free.
• Clean stairways, elevators, entrances, and exits, inside and out, by removing loose debris and maintaining cleanliness in high-traffic areas.

Reporting

• Report maintenance and safety concerns promptly to your supervisor, helping to keep the environment safe for everyone.
• Report housekeeping and maintenance requests by completing the appropriate forms within the given timeframe.

Equipment Maintenance

• Ensure all equipment used for daily duties—including cleaning carts, buckets, mops, and dusting cloths—are properly maintained, cleaned, and inventoried.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Prior experience in cleaning field preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Current Virginia driver’s license and meets driver eligibility requirements per Sunnyside policy HR069.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to work with confidential information and maintain its integrity.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach when engaging with all individuals.

Culture & Work Environment

• Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible Scheduling
• Access to an Orthopedic Specialist (MD Ortho)
• Growth Opportunities
• On-Site Training
• Health Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Access to On-Site Wellness Center
• And More!

Physical & Environmental Considerations

• This job operates both indoors and outdoors with normal lighting levels, comfortable temperature ranges, good air quality, ventilation and moderate noise levels.
• General housekeeping environment with varying indoor floor surfaces and outdoor surfaces.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 35 lbs or less and occasionally more than 40 lbs.
• The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• General hazards related to housekeeping duties.
• Hazards related to exposure to cleaning supplies.
• Minimal hazards if safety precautions are followed and personal protective equipment is used when needed.
• Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials while emptying trash or cleaning.

Salary Description

$13 - $17 / Hour