What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cottage Housekeeper - ALF position at CapeTown?
Are you looking to have fun while making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors?
Who We Are
At Americare, our RISING Team Values guide everything we do:
Respect • Integrity • Servant Heart • Inspire • Nurture • Growth
We are proud to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors, every single day. Americare communities are more than just workplaces—they are family, where excellence thrives, people are empowered, and fun is part of the culture.
We’ve been consistently certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, and named one of the 2025 Best Senior Living providers by U.S. News & World Report.
Why Join Americare?
- Impactful Work: You can make a difference every day, receive plenty of hugs, and be the one to put a smile on the faces of our residents.
- Supportive Community: You can be part of a compassionate team that truly values teamwork and respect.
- Career Growth: Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, we offer exciting opportunities for you to advance both professionally and personally.
- Fun and Engaging Environment: Work hard and have fun in an inclusive environment where you'll create lasting friendships and experience unforgettable memories.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that fit your life.
What we offer:
- Recognition and Appreciation: Truly feel valued with meaningful shout outs and recognition.
- Family Atmosphere: Close-knit community where everyone feels at home.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy a competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax.
- Daily Access to Wages: Flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it.
- Complimentary Meals: Delicious free meals while you work.
- Tuition Assistance: We support your educational pursuits so you can chase your career dreams!
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability, and so much more...
- Earn More: Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
- 401(k) Plan: Secure your future with company contributions
Take the next step in your career at Americare Senior Living and make a difference today!
About Americare
For over 30 years, Americare has extended care to senior generations in America’s heartland. Men and women who have served sons and daughters, grandchildren, neighbors and their country in countless ways both small and great. Now it’s our turn to help. We consider it a privilege to serve those who have passed on to us, “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
At the heart of every Americare community is a philosophy of person centered care. This philosophy guides every decision we make. Person centered care comes alive in our communities and truly makes a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our co workers. Over 90% of Americare employees would recommend their community as a great place to work.
To be fully considered applicants must include resume with their salary expectations.
The Opportunity
Our Housekeeper employs cleaning procedures to assure orderly attractive rooms in facility. Review schedule and communicate with co workers as to individual assignments. Perform cleaning assignments for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness. Advises supervisor of completed assignments. May inventory stock or supplies to ensure adequate supplies. May investigate complaints regarding housekeeping service and equipment, and takes corrective action. Examines rooms, halls, and lobbies and all common areas to determine need for repairs or replacement of items and communicates to manager. Report any equipment malfunction or need of repairs to supervisor. Attend in service training per facility requirement. Document regarding concerning work assignments, periodic reports and time card. Attend periodic staff meetings with other departments to discuss company policies, complaints and make recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.
Essential Duties include the following:
- Plan, organize and implement using housekeeping services work schedule.
- Responsible for cleanliness of facility including resident rooms and common areas.
- Report necessary repairs and maintenance needs to supervisor.
- Care of plants and flowers if assigned.
- Terminal cleaning of each resident unit and preparation for new admission.
- Ensure work cart and equipment are maintained in a sanitary and safe manner.
- Ensure legible labels are on all chemicals in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Utilize proper personal protective are on all chemicals in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Utilize proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and see that it is clean and in good repair.
- Knowledge of Hazard Communication Program and become familiar with material safety data sheets as well as assist in keeping manual updated with current chemical information.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Grade school education and minimum age of 18 years of age
Benefits of Joining our Team
- Opportunity to work with a professional team in a growing industry
- A team with a high level of energy, integrity and motivation to succeed
- Competitive compensation and a great benefit package including 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Medical and dental insurance
We offer employees access to wages on demand
