Housekeeper

 

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Holiday Hill Estates

Job ID

2025-225960

JOB OVERVIEW

The Housekeeper is responsible for performing housekeeping and laundry functions in order to create a safe, secure, and inviting environment for residents, families and team members while meeting and exceeding Sunrise quality service standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

  Responsibilities:

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

 

Housekeeping:

• Responsible for performing general housekeeping duties in resident suites, public areas and support areas as assigned while meeting or exceeding Sunrise’s quality standards.
• Perform cleaning duties according to schedule in assigned areas such as resident suites, bathrooms, common areas and offices:
  • Sweep, dust, dust mop, and wet mop all flooring; spot clean and vacuum floors, rugs, carpets, and runners.
  • Clean, sanitize, and polish lavatory, shower, and sink fixtures.
  • Dust, wash, sponge mop, sanitize and hand shampoo furniture, dust desk and floor lamps, and clean and polish glass surfaces, woodwork, walls, and windowsills.
• Before entering, always knock on resident’s doors and respect their privacy during the cleaning process.
• Before entering, always knock on public restroom doors and wait for a response before beginning the cleaning process.
• Maintain equipment and supplies needed to perform work in a clean and orderly condition.
• Responsible for transporting supplies, to include clean and soiled linen, to the appropriate storage and collection areas.
• Responsible for trash collection and removal and for maintaining trash receptacles and collection areas in a clean and sanitary manner.

Laundry:

• Responsible for collecting, cleaning, and redistributing all linens.
• Responsible for routinely inspecting linens for wear and tear, identifying worn and torn linens, and following the community’s Standard Operating Procedure for damaged linens.
• Responsible for maintaining the commercial laundry in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
• Safety and Risk Management:
• Ensure cleaning chemicals are kept stored and locked when not in use.
• Ensure any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are always kept out of the way, not blocking exits and in compliance with fire codes.
• Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA requirements, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
• Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Maintain equipment and supplies to avoid waste and damage to areas and equipment and to prevent accidents.
• Comply with all infection control techniques, placement of bio-hazard containers and removal techniques, procedures, and policies.

Environmental Adaptability:

• Potential exposure to blood and/or body fluids which may cause exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
• Work in an environment that may have possible exposure to unpleasant odors and chemicals as identified in the SDS manual and continuous exposure to residents who may be ill, confused and having unpleasant days.

Server Responsibilities:

• Greet residents and guests at each table with a smile to serve beverages, cereals, and/or soups/salads from the cart.
• Courteously and clearly review the menu of the meal, take resident orders, and serve meals and desserts.
• Return cart to the kitchen and assist with storage of perishable items. If needed, deliver trays to resident rooms.
• Bus and clear dishes from tables after meals and reset for the next meal following proper