Benchmark Senior Living
Job Summary
As a Housekeeper at Benchmark Senior Living, you will keep the community clean and safe for residents, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include laundering towels, bed linens, and resident personal laundry, as well as cleaning resident apartments. Principal Duties/Responsibilities
Maintain a clean, orderly laundry room and store chemicals per product or supervisor instructions. Follow standards for chemical use and emergency procedures when chemicals are misused. Handle biohazardous waste properly. Thoroughly clean assigned resident apartments as scheduled by supervisor. Clean bathrooms, including swabbing toilet bowls, cleaning sinks and bathtubs, wiping countertops, cleaning mirrors, and sterilizing floors. Vacuum all exposed areas fully, including edges. Empty and rinse (if necessary) wastebaskets. Clean kitchen areas comprehensively: wipe counters, clean under objects, mop kitchen floors. Wash windows as needed. Dust flat surfaces that are uncluttered and demonstrate care of residents’ belongings. Clean all common areas according to standards—including elevators, halls, landings, stairs, resident activity areas, lobbies, and model units—and other flat surfaces as scheduled or requested by supervisor. Check and touch up vacant units per assigned schedule. Maintain housekeeping and laundry carts in a clean, orderly manner. Notify supervisor when supplies are low for reorder. Maintain the cleanliness of public restrooms. Wash and dry all laundry, including residents’ personal laundry, using appropriate cleaning products for the type of wash. Fold linen and return to appropriate location. Required Equipment/Knowledge
Commercial or residential washer/dryer Wet/dry vacuum Housekeeping and laundry carts Chemical cleaning supplies Iron Scrubbers Window squeegee Gloves Buckets on wheels Trigger spray bottles Dust pans, brooms, and mops Sprayers Scrub brush; scouring pads Physical Job Analysis
Frequency
Unanticipated – rarely (1‑5% of time) Occasional – 6‑33% of time Frequent – 34‑66% of time Constant – 67‑100% of time LIFT/CARRY (OBJECTS)
Objects up to 10 lbs – use transfer devices or gait belts Objects 11‑20 lbs – use transfer devices or gait belts Objects 21‑35 lbs – use transfer devices or gait belts Objects 36‑75 lbs – use mechanized assistance where available Objects 76‑100 lbs – requires mechanical assist or 2‑person lift Keyboard/Computer
Tablets/computers/office: use as needed. Environmental Exposures
Handles wheelchair–resident weights of 10‑50 lbs, indoor and outdoor environments, and exposure to cleaning equipment ranging from 5‑25 lbs. Postures and Movements
Standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, and use of repetitive arm and wrist movements. Health Considerations
Annual flu shot, COVID vaccinations/boosters, TB test, N95 respirator compliance, and personal protective equipment (nitrile gloves, gown, mask). Resident Mobility Assistance
Assists resident transfers, walking with gait belts, chair boosting, bed positioning, stair climbing, and managing agitation or aggressive behaviors with a safety‑first approach. Additional Considerations
Includes crouching, squatting, kneeling, and exposure to house pets. The role may involve exposure to needles and sharps; fine manipulation of hands/fingers is required. Employment Information
Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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As a Housekeeper at Benchmark Senior Living, you will keep the community clean and safe for residents, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include laundering towels, bed linens, and resident personal laundry, as well as cleaning resident apartments. Principal Duties/Responsibilities
Maintain a clean, orderly laundry room and store chemicals per product or supervisor instructions. Follow standards for chemical use and emergency procedures when chemicals are misused. Handle biohazardous waste properly. Thoroughly clean assigned resident apartments as scheduled by supervisor. Clean bathrooms, including swabbing toilet bowls, cleaning sinks and bathtubs, wiping countertops, cleaning mirrors, and sterilizing floors. Vacuum all exposed areas fully, including edges. Empty and rinse (if necessary) wastebaskets. Clean kitchen areas comprehensively: wipe counters, clean under objects, mop kitchen floors. Wash windows as needed. Dust flat surfaces that are uncluttered and demonstrate care of residents’ belongings. Clean all common areas according to standards—including elevators, halls, landings, stairs, resident activity areas, lobbies, and model units—and other flat surfaces as scheduled or requested by supervisor. Check and touch up vacant units per assigned schedule. Maintain housekeeping and laundry carts in a clean, orderly manner. Notify supervisor when supplies are low for reorder. Maintain the cleanliness of public restrooms. Wash and dry all laundry, including residents’ personal laundry, using appropriate cleaning products for the type of wash. Fold linen and return to appropriate location. Required Equipment/Knowledge
Commercial or residential washer/dryer Wet/dry vacuum Housekeeping and laundry carts Chemical cleaning supplies Iron Scrubbers Window squeegee Gloves Buckets on wheels Trigger spray bottles Dust pans, brooms, and mops Sprayers Scrub brush; scouring pads Physical Job Analysis
Frequency
Unanticipated – rarely (1‑5% of time) Occasional – 6‑33% of time Frequent – 34‑66% of time Constant – 67‑100% of time LIFT/CARRY (OBJECTS)
Objects up to 10 lbs – use transfer devices or gait belts Objects 11‑20 lbs – use transfer devices or gait belts Objects 21‑35 lbs – use transfer devices or gait belts Objects 36‑75 lbs – use mechanized assistance where available Objects 76‑100 lbs – requires mechanical assist or 2‑person lift Keyboard/Computer
Tablets/computers/office: use as needed. Environmental Exposures
Handles wheelchair–resident weights of 10‑50 lbs, indoor and outdoor environments, and exposure to cleaning equipment ranging from 5‑25 lbs. Postures and Movements
Standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, and use of repetitive arm and wrist movements. Health Considerations
Annual flu shot, COVID vaccinations/boosters, TB test, N95 respirator compliance, and personal protective equipment (nitrile gloves, gown, mask). Resident Mobility Assistance
Assists resident transfers, walking with gait belts, chair boosting, bed positioning, stair climbing, and managing agitation or aggressive behaviors with a safety‑first approach. Additional Considerations
Includes crouching, squatting, kneeling, and exposure to house pets. The role may involve exposure to needles and sharps; fine manipulation of hands/fingers is required. Employment Information
Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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