Aide, Housekeeping

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is a recognized provider deeply inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ. The organization is dedicated to delivering person-centered care through a comprehensive and integrated continuum of high-quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services tailored specifically for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. The mission embodies compassion, dignity, and respect for human life, focusing on bringing healing, help, and hope to those in need through a caring presence. This commitment is reflected in every aspect of their service delivery, aiming to promote a supportive and nurturing environment for seniors to live their best lives. As part of Catholic Charities, Cardinal Ritter Senior Services benefits from a broader network of resources designed to support both employees and residents alike.

The position of housekeeper at Cardinal Ritter Senior Services plays a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and overall hygiene of the facility. This full-time, hourly role involves working weekends and night shifts, ensuring that key areas such as resident rooms, nursing stations, lounges, spas, bathrooms, and offices are kept in pristine condition. The housekeeper is expected to follow standard procedures set by the Environmental Services Department, adhering to the facility’s objectives while performing cleaning tasks. Daily responsibilities include dusting, vacuuming carpets, damp-wiping furniture, cleaning bathrooms, mopping floors, and replenishing room supplies. Attention to detail and thoroughness are essential, especially when maintaining infection control standards, hand hygiene protocols, and enhanced barrier precautions.

This role requires a dependable individual who is capable of performing physical and mental tasks essential to the job. The housekeeper will also be responsible for spotting and cleaning emergency spills, maintaining cleaning equipment, and notifying supervisors of any necessary repairs. In case of emergencies such as fires or community disasters, the housekeeper must be ready to perform additional duties as assigned. Daily checklists must be completed to verify that assigned duties are fully accomplished. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that values compassion and dedicated service to the senior community, with accessibility facilitated by the MetroBus Missouri 21 route that stops directly at the facility’s entrance.