Housekeeper in Ithaca, NY, New York at Longview, an Ithacare Community

Welcome to Longview, where legacy meets innovation and where staff work together to create a team environment while assisting older adults in our community. As a vital nonprofit organization serving older adults in the Ithaca community, Longview has been enriching lives for over 50 years. Our commitment to engaged living through adult day, independent, assisted, and enhanced assisted living uniquely positions us to offer an unparalleled solution to the evolving needs of our community. We foster belonging and connections while addressing practical and emotional needs through a comprehensive continuum of care. Longview is committed to living well together and the well-being of mind, body, and spirit, including the values of kindness, dependability, integrity, inclusion, and accountability.

Longview seeks an experienced, dependable, detail-oriented Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, families, staff, and visitors.

Reports to: Housekeeping Lead

Classification: Non-Exempt, full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 an hour

Schedule: 40 hours a week

Benefits:

ALL employees eligible to participate in Tax-Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan and SEP IRA Pension plan (after 3 years of employment).

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20+ hrs/wk are eligible for Leave Sharing and employer-paid Group Life and AD&D.

FT & PT employees regularly scheduled to work 30+ hrs/wk are eligible for paid time off accruals (Sick, Personal, and Vacation), paid holidays (after 3 months of employment), Tuition Assistance, Ithaca College Courses for Credit, Medical insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental insurance, and Vision Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, hallways, dining areas, activity spaces, offices, restrooms, and common areas according to community standards.
• Perform daily, weekly, and deep-cleaning tasks.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, polish, and disinfect surfaces and high-touch areas.
• Empty trash and bio-waste containers as appropriate and replace liners.
• Replenish housekeeping, resident room, and restroom supplies, including paper products, soap, gloves, towels, and cleaning materials.
• Change bed linens and assist with room turnover preparation as needed.
• Clean windows, mirrors, furniture, doors, handrails, elevators, walls, and fixtures.
• Follow infection control practices and sanitation procedures in accordance with community policies and healthcare-related standards, including those of the New York State Department of Health.
• Interact with residents respectfully, courteously, and compassionately.
• Use a computerized work management system.
• Maintain awareness of resident privacy, dignity, and comfort while working in occupied rooms and shared spaces.
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance or environmental concerns that may affect resident safety (e.g., spills, leaks, broken fixtures, trip hazards).
• Observe and report unsafe conditions, unusual odors, water intrusion, malfunctioning equipment, or environmental concerns immediately.
• Follow all emergency preparedness procedures, including fire safety, evacuation support, and incident reporting protocols.
• Work cooperatively with nursing, caregiving, dining, and administrative staff to support daily operations.

EEO and will not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience in housekeeping, environmental services, janitorial, maintenance, or facility support preferred.
• Ability to use a computerized work management system.
• Experience in assisted living, senior living, nursing home, rehabilitation, healthcare, or hospitality settings is strongly preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds. Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and reach throughout the workday. Push and pull housekeeping carts and equipment. Work indoors or outdoors as needed.
• Completion a post-offer, pre-employment physical and required paperwork.