Housekeeper (FT 40 hrs/wk, M-F 7:00a-3:30p)

Description:

Schedule:

Full-time days, Monday-Friday 7:00a-3:30p (40 hrs/wk), consistent schedule, weekends and holidays as needed/scheduled

Compensation:

$19.00-$21.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Why You'll Enjoy Working Here Are you looking for a meaningful role where your attention to detail and pride in your work help create a clean, comfortable, and welcoming home for older adults? As a Housekeeper at Longview, you'll be part of a supportive team that keeps our assisted and enhanced assisted living community running smoothly—and helps residents feel safe, cared for, and truly at home. About Longview Welcome to Longview in Ithaca, NY - where legacy meets innovation and our staff work together as a team to support older adults in our community. For more than 50 years, Longview has been a vital nonprofit organization enriching the lives of older adults in the Ithaca area. Through our adult day services and our independent, assisted, and enhanced assisted living options, we are uniquely positioned to offer an unparalleled solution to the evolving needs of our community. We are dedicated to fostering belonging and connections while supporting practical needs and emotional well-being through a comprehensive continuum of care. At Longview, we are committed to living well together - honoring the well-being of mind, body, and spirit - and upholding the values of kindness, dependability, integrity, inclusion, and accountability.

As a Housekeeper you will:

Keep resident apartments and shared spaces feeling fresh and comfortable by vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing with care; Clean and sanitize appliances, fixtures, and furniture so residents feel safe and valued in their home; Ensure restrooms, locker rooms, and hand-sanitizing stations are always well stocked and ready for use; Launder, fold, and stock bedspreads and linens; Follow Longview's high standards for cleanliness and safety, including NYS DOH guidelines, to protect our community; Use a computerized work management system to keep track of the spaces you've completed—helping the team stay organized and connected; Pitch in with additional tasks as needed, contributing to the smooth operation of a community where every role makes a meaningful difference.

Benefits:

ALL employees eligible to participate in EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Tax-Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan, and SEP IRA Pension plan (after 3 years of employment). Employees regularly scheduled to work 20+ hrs/wk are eligible for Leave Sharing and employer-paid Group Life and

AD&D. F T & PT

employees regularly scheduled to work 30+ hrs/wk are eligible for paid time off accruals (Sick, Personal, and Vacation), Paid holidays (after 3 months of employment), Tuition Assistance, Ithaca College Courses for Credit, Medical insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental insurance, and Vision Insurance.

Requirements:

At least 18 years of age; High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Complete assigned work from a job list with minimal supervision and coaching; Relate positively and work effectively with other people in a team situation; Able to push, pull, lift, and carry laundry bags, heavy boxes, and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, frequently bending, stooping, and reaching; Familiarity with common housekeeping methods, materials, and equipment - or a willingness to learn; Previous housekeeping experience, especially in a healthcare or senior living setting, preferred; Satisfactory completion of post-offer, pre-employment physical, including a tuberculin skin test or blood assay.