Housekeeper

Wingate Living

Posted 1 day ago

Full Time

Needham, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for residents and staff by performing routine cleaning tasks. Duties include sanitizing apartments and common areas, managing laundry, and adhering to infection control and safety policies.

We are seeking a dedicated housekeeper to maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Key requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous housekeeping experience in healthcare, hospitality, or senior living preferred. Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills are essential for interacting with residents and staff.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Housekeeping

Cleaning

Sanitization

Infection control

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Chemical safety

Laundry services

Customer service

Job Description

One Wingate East

New Independent Living Community, Opening July 2026, June 1st Start Date

Schedule: Full Time, Part Time, Weekends

Salary: $17-$18 per hour

Benefits: 401K, Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Your Career. Your Calling. Our Commitment to Exceptional Care.

At Wingate Living, we're more than just senior living--we're builders of lifestyles, friendships, and communities you'll be proud to be part of. As a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we offer a unique blend of healthcare and hospitality through a full continuum of premier services.

Join us, and bring your passion, expertise, and heart to a team that truly values you.

Job Purpose:
The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Duties include performing daily cleaning tasks in resident apartments, common areas, and community spaces while ensuring all work meets established standards of cleanliness, safety, and infection control. The Housekeeper plays an important role in supporting the comfort, health, and well-being of the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine cleaning tasks including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect resident apartments, bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas according to established schedules.
• Change bed linens, make beds, and replenish towels and supplies as needed.
• Safely operate housekeeping equipment (e.g., vacuums, floor machines) and report any malfunctions.
• Properly handle, label, and store cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety standards.
• Assist with laundry services as required, including washing, drying, folding, and distribution.
• Remove trash and recyclables from resident apartments and community areas.
• Report maintenance or safety issues promptly to the supervisor.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and sanitation policies at all times.
• Support special cleaning projects and community events as assigned.
• Respond promptly and effectively to resident, staff, or visitor housekeeping requests or concerns.
• Uphold Wingate’s “Five Star” customer service approach in every aspect of the job.
• Required to perform duties efficiently in order to accomplish tasks in allotted time.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Understand facility’s fire and diaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Reports to the appropriate managers any known or suspected violations of policy and procedures, regulations or standards of conduct.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

 Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred, ideally in healthcare, hospitality, or senior living.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, chemical safety, and infection control practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with residents and staff.

Wingate Living

Wingate Living is a family owned and privately held company that was formed over 20 years ago to meet the challenges facing the senior long term care industry. Based in Needham, MA, Wingate is the Northeast’s premier provider of healthcare and hospitality for seniors and delivers exceptional independent and assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With select communities offering special programs in Memory and Dementia Care, Ventilator Care, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and more, Wingate is dedicated to providing the best in clinical care. Wingate’s mission is to enhance the lives of its residents and their families by providing exceptional senior care with compassion, dignity and grace. As a family-owned business, we take great pride in our warm and welcoming communities and share principles of respect, loyalty and trust with our dedicated caregivers and everyone we serve. For more information, visit www.wingatehliving.com

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