Housekeeper

About the Organization

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a faith-based retirement community that focuses on treating residents and employees with respect and dignity. The organization has been serving the local community for 55 years and emphasizes a long-standing tradition of quality care.

Role Overview

An opening is available for a full-time Housekeeper to help keep the facility clean, organized, sanitary, and welcoming for residents, visitors, and staff.

Pay and Schedule

The hourly pay range for this position is $15.30 to $15.75. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Key Duties

This role supports daily housekeeping operations across resident rooms, shared spaces, and duplexes while following assigned schedules, facility procedures, and safety standards.

• Carry out housekeeping routines in line with department guidelines, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local rules.
• Replenish carts and storage areas with the supplies needed for the day.
• Clean, organize, sanitize, and maintain resident rooms, common areas, and duplexes based on the assigned area.
• Alert the supervisor when supplies run low, equipment is not working properly, or maintenance support is needed beyond housekeeping responsibilities.
• Follow safety protocols and use Safety Data Sheets appropriately.
• Support other service areas when needed, including occasional shift changes and weekend coverage.
• Respond appropriately during emergencies and report unusual resident conditions.
• Help preserve each resident’s privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety, and overall comfort.
• Protect resident health information and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Represent the organization professionally to residents, families, vendors, volunteers, and guests.
• Build positive relationships with residents and contribute to a home-like atmosphere.
• Use cleaning supplies and equipment carefully and efficiently.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and follow infection-control and waste-disposal practices.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, or rights violations immediately.
• Safeguard resident belongings and help look for missing items when needed.
• Complete required in-service training on time.
• Perform other assigned tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should be dependable, punctual, able to follow directions, and comfortable working in a Christian retirement center environment. Experience in long-term care housekeeping is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, though not required.

• Ability to handle normal housekeeping demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, and standing or walking throughout the shift.
• Ability to read, write, understand directions, and communicate clearly and politely in English with residents and coworkers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage several tasks at once.
• Warm, compassionate approach toward residents.
• Preference for routine and repetitive work.
• Willingness to follow the employee handbook, policies, and procedures.

Working Conditions

• Work is mainly indoors, with occasional tasks outside on campus or in duplexes.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and solutions should be expected.
• The job is performed as part of a team.
• An approved Fairhaven uniform is required.
• Weekend and holiday work may be needed occasionally.
• There is normal exposure to a healthcare setting and possible risk of infection or injury while working with elderly residents.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for full-time employees
• Optional voluntary life insurance for full-time employees
• Optional short-term disability insurance for full-time employees
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Reduced-price employee lunches
• Shift differentials and additional incentives

Additional Information

Benefits marked with an asterisk are available only to full-time employees, and full-time status is defined as 30 or more hours per week. This posting provides a general summary of the role and may be changed as needed; it is not an employment contract.

Refer to the job description for requirements.