Housekeeper - Senior Living

Description

Cantata Adult Life Services, formerly known as The British Home, is a nonprofit, mission-driven community with over 100 years of experience, offering a full continuum of care on a beautiful 10-acre campus in Brookfield, Illinois. We are seeking strong, compassionate leaders to join our team and help us continue enriching the lives of older adults through exceptional care and a vibrant community.

Position Summary

• Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Provide housekeeping services with courtesy and respect for residents’ dignity, privacy, preferences, and personal belongings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean resident apartments, rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and other assigned spaces according to established schedules.
• Dust furniture and fixtures; vacuum carpets; sweep and mop floors; and clean mirrors, windows, and other surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms, handrails, door handles, and other frequently touched surfaces.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables in designated areas.
• Replace linens, make beds, and assist with laundry duties as assigned.
• Replenish supplies, including soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and other housekeeping items.
• Follow infection prevention procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Safely use, label, and store cleaning products, supplies, and equipment according to facility procedures.
• Keep housekeeping carts, storage areas, and equipment clean, organized, and secure.
• Promptly report maintenance needs, damaged equipment, spills, and other safety concerns.
• Report unusual observations or resident concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Respond courteously to housekeeping requests and coordinate with other departments to support resident needs.
• Complete assigned tasks on time and participate in required training and meetings.

Position Summary

• Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Provide housekeeping services with courtesy and respect for residents’ dignity, privacy, preferences, and personal belongings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean resident apartments, rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and other assigned spaces according to established schedules.
• Dust furniture and fixtures; vacuum carpets; sweep and mop floors; and clean mirrors, windows, and other surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms, handrails, door handles, and other frequently touched surfaces.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables in designated areas.
• Replace linens, make beds, and assist with laundry duties as assigned.
• Replenish supplies, including soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and other housekeeping items.
• Follow infection prevention procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Safely use, label, and store cleaning products, supplies, and equipment according to facility procedures.
• Keep housekeeping carts, storage areas, and equipment clean, organized, and secure.
• Promptly report maintenance needs, damaged equipment, spills, and other safety concerns.
• Report unusual observations or resident concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Respond courteously to housekeeping requests and coordinate with other departments to support resident needs.
• Complete assigned tasks on time and participate in required training and meetings.

Requirements

Qualifications and Physical Requirements

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred, ideally in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage daily assignments, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong customer service skills and a caring, respectful approach to working with older adults.
• Ability to perform essential duties, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and pushing cleaning carts, with or without reasonable accommodation.