Housekeeper/Laundry

Job Summary
Under supervision, cleans, polishes, and sanitizes gathering and public spaces including lobbies, halls, stairwells,
activities rooms, dining rooms, elevators, etc. to present the community in a positive and impressive manner for
residents and guests. Cleans residents’ apartments on a weekly basis or as needed. In addition, interacts with
residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner, providing assistance and directions as requested.

Essential Functions

• Cleans floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing,

disinfecting, etc. Properly sets up appropriate caution and safety signs to ensure safety of residents
and visitors and ensures their removal as appropriate. Cleans carpets including vacuuming,
shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.

• Removes dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.

Handles hazardous cleaning supplies according to proper procedures and ensures accurate labeling.

• Cleans public restrooms including washing, sanitizing, and/or polishing bathroom fixtures. Ensures

that water marks are removed from fixtures.

• Visits assigned residences to perform basic apartment cleaning of bathroom fixtures and floors.

Wipes surfaces in kitchen and ensures that appliances are clean. Vacuums and feather dusts
surfaces in apartment. Avoids disturbing residents’ belongings and respects privacy. Removes
linens from bed and returns to resident for cleaning. Makes beds with clean linens according to
resident’s preferences. Logs cleaning activities as required by procedures.

• Interacts with residents in a friendly manner, providing meaningful attention. Communicates

concerns with resident’s health to management as appropriate.

• Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as

scheduled or directed.

• Responds appropriately to resident emergencies by calling or contacting appropriate internal and

external parties, according to established protocol. May also assist with disaster management
efforts and activities during evacuations (i.e. fires, hurricanes, etc.).

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not
intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by
his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred.
• Prior experience in cleaning or housekeeping preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infections, or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

Management/Decision Making
Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are
generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills
Has a basic level of skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few
repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions.
Ability to respect the privacy of residents and to refrain from discussing their personnel situations and problems
with other residents, particularly as it may relate to their health. Must be willing to communicate with residents of
various levels of functioning and various types of personalities. Ability to complete cleaning tasks in a timely,
effective and efficient manner.

• Housekeepers clean floors, dust, remove trash, wet mop, wax and disinfect resident apartments, restrooms and public use spaces. Cleaning can include vacuuming, shampooing and deodorizing carpets, and cleaning surfaces throughout the community.
• Respond to resident room emergencies, and log cleaning activities as required.
• Housekeepers also interact with residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
• Variety of Associate Discounts

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.86 - $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Chubbuck, ID 83202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $14