Housekeeper

JOB TITLE:            HOUSEKEEPER

DEPARTMENT:      Environmental Services

REPORTS TO:       Environmental Services Manager

FLSA STATUS:      Hourly; Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE:          Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4pm

PAY RATE:                $22.00 - $24.00 + DOE

We are a certified 'Great Place to Work', a Golden Winner of  'Best in the PNW' for Senior Living in 2023 and 2025, and Silver Winner in 2024! Come see why your job search stops here!

Position Summary

Bayview is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, children, staff, and visitors. This role plays an important part in supporting the comfort, dignity, and well-being of those we serve. Your presence in resident living areas provides reassurance that a caring support network is always present.

Key Responsibilities

The Housekeeper maintains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by cleaning and sanitizing resident rooms, common areas, and workspaces according to Bayview policies and infection control standards. Responsibilities include replacing bed linens, restocking supplies, emptying trash, and ensuring areas remain neat and orderly.

This role requires proactively identifying and addressing areas in need of cleaning, responding promptly to requests, and assisting with laundry services as needed. The Housekeeper interacts respectfully with residents, staff, and visitors, honors resident preferences when safe and feasible, and supports a positive team environment.

Additional responsibilities include attending required trainings, maintaining confidentiality, complying with all applicable regulations (including background check and TB requirements), responding appropriately in emergencies, and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to identify areas in need of cleaning and prioritize tasks effectively

• Strong organizational skills and motivation to work efficiently

• Ability to communicate effectively in English

• Understanding of infection control practices and blood-borne pathogen precautions

• Patience, flexibility, positive attitude, and genuine care for elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, and children

• Ability to graciously accept requests and feedback
  
  

Physical Requirements

• On your feet for most of the shift

• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

• Adequate vision and hearing to perform duties safely and effectively

Your Benefits:

• 403(b) plan with up to 4% match
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidized ORCA Card - Annual pass
• Nearby secured parking (subsidized)
• Paid time off
• On-site Daycare (not subsidized)
• Affordable On-site Dining

We want to hear from you so complete your online application today!

or

You may also stop by in person to fill out an application at:

Bayview Retirement Community
11 West Aloha St.
Seattle, WA. 98119

Once you have applied, your application will remain on file for 30 days. We will contact you directly if we need any additional information. If you have not heard from us by that time, we encourage you to re-apply for any open positions. We have up-to-date job openings on our website at www.bayviewseattle.org

Bayview is a certified Great Place to Work and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.