RB Residential Facility Housekeeper

Position Summary

The Residential Facility Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and comfortable living environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect resident bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, kitchens, dining areas, lounges, offices, and other common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and sanitize floors, furniture, fixtures, and frequently touched surfaces.
• Clean toilets, sinks, showers, mirrors, and other bathroom fixtures.
• Empty trash containers and properly dispose of waste according to facility procedures.
• Change bed linens and make beds as assigned.
• Collect, wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry when required.
• Restock paper products, soap, cleaning supplies, and other housekeeping materials.
• Follow infection-control and sanitation procedures to help prevent the spread of illness.
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and according to manufacturer and facility instructions.
• Report damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or unsanitary conditions to a supervisor.
• Respect residents' privacy, personal belongings, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Complete assigned cleaning schedules and document completed duties when required.
• Follow OSHA, health and safety, and facility-specific policies and procedures.
• Perform other housekeeping duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Previous housekeeping, janitorial, residential, healthcare, or facility-cleaning experience is preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning, sanitation, and infection-control practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with residents and staff.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry cleaning supplies, laundry, trash, and other materials as required by the facility.
• Ability to safely operate standard housekeeping equipment and use cleaning products.