What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at RiverMead Lifecare Community?
Housekeeper (Environmental Aide) – Full Time and Part Time available
RiverMead is seeking reliable, detail-oriented individuals to join our Housekeeping team as Full-time or Part-time. As a Housekeeper (Environmental Aide), you play an essential role in creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys contributing to the well-being of others.
RiverMead is a not-for-profit, full-service LifeCare Community located in Peterborough, New Hampshire. We are dedicated to providing exceptional services and amenities to our residents while fostering a supportive, compassionate, and team-oriented workplace.
We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
RiverMead is seeking reliable, detail-oriented individuals to join our Housekeeping team as Full-time or Part-time. As a Housekeeper (Environmental Aide), you play an essential role in creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys contributing to the well-being of others.
- Rotating laundry weekend shifts (typically every 4–6 weeks)
- $1.50/hour weekend differential from Friday at 5:00 PM through Sunday at midnight.
RiverMead is a not-for-profit, full-service LifeCare Community located in Peterborough, New Hampshire. We are dedicated to providing exceptional services and amenities to our residents while fostering a supportive, compassionate, and team-oriented workplace.
We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Retirement savings plan with a 6% employer match
- Generous paid time off program with up to 360 hours of PTO rollover
- A positive and encouraging work environment
- Perform daily and routine housekeeping duties in apartments, cottages, healthcare rooms, and all common areas in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Clean and sanitize bathrooms, mop floors, vacuum, dust, and maintain overall cleanliness
- Complete annual deep cleanings of apartments and cottages
- Maintain adequate supplies in shared bathrooms (e.g., soap, paper towels, tissues)
- Pick up, deliver, and change bed linens in apartments and cottages
- Keep work areas and housekeeping carts clean, organized, and fully stocked
- Ensure equipment is in good working order and report supply needs or equipment repairs to the Team Leader or Director of Housekeeping
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of three months of housekeeping experience required; healthcare experience preferred
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to read and understand instructions, memos, and manuals
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully with individuals of all ages, especially older adults