Housekeeper

Bayview Retirement Community is a highly regarded senior living facility located in Seattle, Washington. Known for its warm and supportive environment, Bayview has been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and a Golden Winner of "Best in the PNW" for Senior Living in 2023 and 2025, as well as a Silver Winner in 2024. This distinction reflects Bayview's commitment to providing exceptional care and a thriving community for seniors. Bayview offers a variety of residential options, enriching activities, comprehensive health services, and an engaging environment that supports residents’ independence and quality of life.

The Housekeeper position within the Environmental Services department is an hourly, non-exempt role reporting to the Environmental Services Manager. Scheduled from Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 4 pm, this position pays between $22.00 and $24.00 per hour, depending on experience. The role is key in maintaining a hygienic and orderly environment throughout the facility, ensuring the comfort, safety, and dignity of residents, children, staff, and visitors alike. As a Housekeeper, you will be entrusted with cleaning and sanitizing resident rooms, common areas, and workspaces in accordance with Bayview’s policies and infection control standards. It’s a hands-on position requiring flexibility, attention to detail, and a caring attitude.

In this role, you will replace bed linens, restock essential supplies, empty trash, and make sure all areas remain neat and welcoming. The job also includes identifying areas that need cleaning without prompting, responding promptly to cleaning requests, and assisting with laundry services when necessary. Effective communication skills, a respectful demeanor towards residents and colleagues, and the ability to honor resident preferences where safely feasible are essential attributes. The Housekeeper fosters a positive team environment and contributes to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with all applicable regulations, including background checks and tuberculosis requirements.

Bayview values a positive and proactive approach, requiring patience, flexibility, and genuine care for elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, and children. Physical requirements include standing for the majority of the shift, frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling, along with the occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds. Adequate vision and hearing to perform the job safely are also critical.

At Bayview, you will not only have a meaningful job but also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 403(b) plan with up to 4% match, health and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, employee assistance programs, subsidized transit passes, secure parking, paid time off, on-site daycare, and affordable on-site dining. Bayview is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Join Bayview Retirement Community and become an important link in a respected team dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors and their families.