Housekeeper / Laundry Aide

Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $22.56 - $26.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) savings plan

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Spring Lake Village is a part of Front Porch, an established senior living community dedicated to providing compassionate care and vibrant lifestyle options for older adults. Front Porch communities focus on creating environments where residents can thrive, offering a range of services from independent living to assisted living and memory care. The organization is known for its commitment to quality service, community involvement, and fostering a respectful and supportive atmosphere for both residents and employees. With a strong reputation in the senior living industry, Front Porch provides competitive employment opportunities that emphasize personal and professional growth, safety, and well-being.

The Housekeeper/Laundry Aide role at Spring Lake Village is a full-time position that plays a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of the facility. Working 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, this position is essential to ensuring a safe, welcoming, and hygienic environment for residents, their families, and staff. The pay range for this position is from $22.56 to $26.00 per hour, reflecting the importance of the role and the organization's competitive compensation approach.

This role operates under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor and involves performing a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks within assigned areas. Duties include dusting furniture, washing walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, and door panels, vacuuming carpets and upholstery, and maintaining floors by sweeping, scrubbing, and waxing as needed. The Housekeeper/Laundry Aide is responsible for waste removal, cleaning common areas like lobbies and restrooms, and reporting maintenance issues promptly to ensure timely repairs. The role also supports laundry operations, including processing linens through washing, drying, ironing, folding, and proper storage. Maintaining the cleanliness of laundry machinery and handling emergency housekeeping situations are other critical parts of the job.

The position requires adherence to strict safety standards and body mechanics, use of personal protective equipment, and compliance with health codes and company policies. Employees are expected to attend all mandatory training sessions and contribute to the prevention of accidents through safe work practices. This commitment to safety and quality service reflects the organization’s mission to provide excellent living experiences for residents while supporting a healthy work environment for staff.

Spring Lake Village values employees who demonstrate dedication, reliability, and a positive attitude, which significantly contributes to resident satisfaction and the community’s overall atmosphere. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals with basic housekeeping experience seeking a steady, full-time position in a supportive and rewarding workplace. Front Porch supports its team members through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for leadership and skills development, making it an employer of choice in the senior living sector.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
minimum 3 months prior work experience
ability to perform physical housekeeping tasks
good communication skills
willingness to follow safety protocols
ability to work Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
commitment to attend mandatory training sessions
pass pre-employment physical and drug screening

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
3 months any prior work experience
knowledge of housekeeping and laundry procedures considered a plus
ability to follow instructions and work independently
good communication and customer service skills
ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
familiarity with safety standards and proper use of protective equipment

Job Duties

Provides quality customer service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
dusts furniture, washes walls, ceilings and woodwork, windows, door panels and sills
vacuums rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, draperies and hallways, rearrranges small furniture if needed, sweeps, scrubs and waxes floors
empties wastebaskets and cleans ashtrays
transports trash and waste to disposal area
cleans lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, elevators, elevator landings, stairways and hallways as scheduled
reports when equipment, structures, or furniture needs repair immediately and completes maintenance or housekeeping orders if necessary
assists with laundry and linens as assigned
performs final cleanings for new residents as needed
stocks and maintains supply rooms as needed
performs all stages of linen processing including collecting, transporting, sorting, weighing, loading and unloading washers, dryers, and chutes, ironing, folding, storing and delivering
maintains cleanliness of laundry machinery and laundry area
performs emergency housekeeping when accidents or special needs arise
follows department safety standards, practices body mechanic techniques and participates in campus-wide safety programs
follows highest standards of cleanliness and complies with all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines
performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner, wears PPE and safety equipment as required, reports any safety hazards or accidents to supervisor
attends all mandatory in-service meetings and complies with all department and facility policies and procedures
follows safe work habits to prevent injuries to self, residents, visitors or employees