Housekeeper - Senior Living - Yakima

Full-time position located at Avamere at Englewood Heights, 3710 Kern Road, Yakima, WA 98902.

About the Role

A Housekeeper in an independent living, assisted living, or memory care facility is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for residents and staff. This includes cleaning resident rooms, common areas, restaurants, and administrative office areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.
• Clean and polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, and other spaces daily as instructed.
• Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures, ensuring watermarks are removed.
• Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.
• Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc.
• Clean carpets, including vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
• Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing.
• Remove dirt, dust, grease, and film from surfaces using proper cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
• Perform terminal cleaning procedures when a resident is discharged or transferred.
• Clean vacant rooms as assigned.
• Collect soiled linens and personal clothing daily from resident rooms and designated drop-off points, sorting items by fabric, color, and soil level.
• Operate commercial-grade washers and dryers following sanitation and thermal disinfection protocols, including proper measurement and dispensing of detergents, bleaches, and softeners.
• For memory care residents, ensure clothing is systematically labeled or tagged to prevent loss.
• Change and launder linens and clothing immediately if soiled or wet.
• Keep the laundry area clean, organized, and free of hazards; clean machine filters, drums, and surrounding surfaces regularly.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to facility management.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic liners.
• Ensure work and assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored at all times.
• Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
• Follow established infection control and universal precautions practices.
• Coordinate routine and terminal isolation procedures with nursing care to eliminate pathogens and prevent infection spread.
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
• Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with sanitation procedures.
• Keep work areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles or unnecessary equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience with various cleaning methods and equipment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate with staff and follow instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.
• 18 years or older.
• Prefer experience working in housekeeping in a medical facility.
• Maintain tactful composure and confidentiality with residents, family members, staff, and visitors.
• A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday - Friday.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductibles (benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and premium pay for holidays worked (conditions apply).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs, and work/life balance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account (CERA).
• Voluntary and supplemental insurance options, including:
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability.
  • Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.