Housekeeper (DAY SHIFT)

11/29/2025

The housekeeper is responsible for cleaning common areas and residents' homes, including dusting, mopping, and vacuuming. They must also maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition while interacting respectfully with residents.

Working Hours

24 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Masonicare is Connecticut's leading provider of healthcare and retirement living communities for seniors. We are not-for-profit and have more than 120 years of experience behind us. We're recognized for the quality, compassionate care and steadfast support we provide to our residents and patients. We serve patients throughout CT, in a variety of settings. Today, Masonicare encompasses a broad range of healthcare and senior living options through our many affiliates statewide: Masonicare Health Center Masonicare at Ashlar Village Masonicare at Chester Village Masonicare at Mystic Masonicare at Wesley Heights The Apartments on Masonic Avenue Masonicare at Greenridge Place Masonicare at Middlewoods of Farmington Masonicare at Middlewoods of Newington Masonicare at Crosby Commons Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health Center Masonicare Home Health & Hospice The Masonic Charity Foundation of CT Masonicare at Home Masonicare's affiliates are accredited and approved for excellence by their respective accrediting bodies, including the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC), as well as being Medicare certified and licensed by the State of Connecticut. Accreditation assures a high standard of care and best practices for governance and financial management. To learn more about Masonicare, and/or to review a complete listing of our current jobs, please visit www.masonicare.org

About the Role

HOUSEKEEPER (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT

Day Shift / 24hrs/wk / EOW

Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Housekeeper - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Receive instructions as to area and specific work assignment; assemble necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for transporting to the designated area. Routine duties include, but are not limited to: cleaning of common areas and resident’s homes; dusting of furnishings, woodwork, sills, doors, etc; washing of walls and windows, dry mopping and wet mopping of floors; vacuuming of floors and carpets; stripping and remaking of unoccupied beds.
Duties involved may require use of stepladders and the operations of mechanical vacuums. Detect and report defective equipment, faulty operations or questionable matters to proper supervision. Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
Maintain surveillance of housekeeping cart when in resident access areas due to potentially dangerous cleaning fluids. Follow prescribed and standard safety and infection control procedures
Interacts with adult and older residents in a respectful and reassuring manner in resolution of complaints and/or concerns. Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult and older adult residents/patients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, need, abilities and physical condition
Interacts with staff in a positive and effective manner, performing duties as part of a team.
Attend departmental meetings and appropriate in-service education programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

High school diploma or GED is required

Must be able to read and understand English.

Day Shift / 24hrs/wk / EOW

Key Skills

CleaningCommunicationTeamworkSafety ProceduresAttention to DetailTime ManagementRespectful InteractionEquipment Maintenance