Housekeeper Team Lead

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. 

Position is primarily responsible for assisting the Director of Environmental Services in monitoring work activities of departmental team members and ensuring proper safety procedures are followed and facilities are cleaned and sanitized according to department standards.

The hours for the role are 7am-3pm Monday through Friday and every other weekend.

The pay for this position is $23-$24/hr

• Foster positive employee behavior and performance, give ongoing feedback to team members and provide performance input to ES Director.
• Review and update team member schedules and work assignments Review timecards and PTO requests.
• Train new team members on proper department procedures and safety protocols. Identify areas needing attention or improvement and retrain as needed. Monitor to ensure adherence to all safety measures, proper handling procedures and effective use of hazardous chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• Perform daily inspections to assess quality of cleanliness in all resident apartments and common areas, e.g., trash rooms, stairwells, elevators, storage rooms, etc.
• Conduct daily floor checks to ensure trash is removed and recyclables are properly collected.
• Assist as needed with cleaning of resident apartments when there are any staff shortages to ensure the community is covered.
• Provide weekend coverage as part of scheduled rotation.
• Assist with setting up rooms for special events and activities by ensuring rooms are clean and furniture is arranged properly prior to the event; cleans rooms after events and arranges furniture properly as needed.
• Responsible for daily stocking of supply carts as well as setting up of weekend carts. Ensure adequate availability of supplies and proper organization of linen and cleaning carts.
• Ensure that detergent and cleaning bottles are filled and properly labeled in chemical closets. Conduct weekly inventory of supplies and submit order request to supply chain.
• Escort vendors around property to ensure proper access and completion of work.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least 2 years of housekeeping supervisory experience preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, bilingual a plus.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with others.

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 earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.