Housekeeper (Full-Time)

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

At Goodwin Living, we are looking for a career-minded, energetic, and organized individual to join our Environmental Services Team as a Housekeeper. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for cleaning and sanitizing apartments, public areas, and facility restrooms, and/or other areas as assigned.

Shift: 6am-2pm M-F and every other weekend

This position pays $20/hr

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned area and/or resident apartments according to departmental guidelines.
• Monitors supplies and linens in restrooms and ensures adequate availability of supplies and linens when needed.
• Exercises care and proper handling procedures when using cleaning solutions and other hazardous chemicals.
• Maintains cleaning carts in a clean and organized manner; stocks supplies as needed.
• Performs sterilizing procedures upon vacancy of apartments, and nursing unit rooms, according to department guidelines.
• Monitors for and records needed repairs, security locks, and other barriers interfering with cleaning activities.
• Reports all defective equipment and unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor.

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Proficient verbal communication skills required.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Must have ability to effectively communicate in English.

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!