Housekeeper - Senior Living

Housekeeper Status: Full-time Schedule: Monday - Friday Location: 1525 East Ovation Place; Washington, UT 84780 Job Summary 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.They perform tasks like dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, and changing linens. Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned. Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments. Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily as instructed. Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Assure that watermarks are removed from fixtures. Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways. Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting. Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc. Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions. Perform terminal cleaning procedures, as instructed, when a resident is discharged and/or transferred to another room/area. Clean vacant rooms as assigned. Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner. Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, mealtimes, and end of the workday. Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner. Assure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures. Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing care; a thorough cleaning and disinfection process after residents leave an isolation room, to eliminate pathogens and prevent the spread of infections. Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor. Follow established fire safety policies and procedures. Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures. Keep work/assigned areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc. Perform all other duties as assigned. Requirements and Qualifications 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. Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment. Benefits Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day. Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy) Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees 401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life) Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work) Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify #J-18808-Ljbffr Avamere