The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and team members throughout Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community. This position plays a vital role in infection prevention, resident satisfaction, and maintaining the appearance of the community by providing quality environmental services while respecting resident dignity, privacy, and rights. Essential Job Functions Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, dining areas, and public spaces according to established schedules and procedures. Dust, disinfect, vacuum, microfiber mop, sweep, sanitize, and maintain floors and surfaces. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces using approved infection prevention practices. Clean windows, mirrors, glass, doors, vents, light fixtures, ceiling fans, floor fans, baseboards, and other assigned fixtures. Empty trash and replace liners throughout assigned areas. Maintain clean and sanitary restrooms and replenish supplies. Clean and maintain furnishings, tables, chairs, and other equipment. Perform periodic deep cleaning projects as assigned. Assist with cleaning resident refrigerators, microwaves, and other approved personal items when requested. Water resident plants when requested as part of assigned duties. Operate floor care equipment and other housekeeping equipment safely. Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, dining areas, and public spaces according to established schedules and procedures. Dust, disinfect, vacuum, microfiber mop, sweep, sanitize, and maintain floors and surfaces. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces using approved infection prevention practices. Clean windows, mirrors, glass, doors, vents, light fixtures, ceiling fans, floor fans, baseboards, and other assigned fixtures. Empty trash and replace liners throughout assigned areas. Maintain clean and sanitary restrooms and replenish supplies. Clean and maintain furnishings, tables, chairs, and other equipment. Perform periodic deep cleaning projects as assigned. Assist with cleaning resident refrigerators, microwaves, and other approved personal items when requested. Water resident plants when requested as part of assigned duties. Operate floor care equipment and other housekeeping equipment safely. Physical Requirements Frequently walks, stands, bends, stoops, kneels, reaches, pushes, pulls, twists, and lifts throughout the workday. Frequently lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls up to 35 pounds independently. Utilizes assistance or mechanical equipment when lifting more than 35 pounds. Operates housekeeping equipment safely. Climbs step ladders when performing approved cleaning tasks. Works around cleaning chemicals and potentially infectious materials using appropriate PPE. May work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience Previous housekeeping, environmental services, hospitality, healthcare, or long-term care experience preferred, but not required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrates a genuine desire to serve older adults with compassion and respect. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, infection prevention practices, and safe chemical handling preferred. Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing needs throughout the day. Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Professional appearance and positive attitude. Courteous, dependable, respectful, and team-oriented. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Demonstrates Sunshine Meadows' values of Professionalism, Efficiency, Excellence, and Being Rooted (PEER).