Homemaker - Memory Care (Part-time)

Garden Spot Village; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Tuition assistance

First-time homebuyer program

Job summary

Garden Spot Village seeks a part-time Homemaker for Memory Care in the Meadow View Household. You will assist with meals, keep dining areas clean, and help engage residents in meaningful activities, supporting dignity and well-being daily.

Responsibilities include following recipes and dietary needs, maintaining safety logs, and collaborating with staff to ensure a warm, home-like environment. Every other weekend shifts required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read menus, diet cards, recipes, and follow measurements and instructions.
• Understand dietary restrictions such as regular, mechanical soft, and puréed diets.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain after hire).
• Efficient, organized, and able to maintain high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Kind, respectful, and supportive approach when interacting with residents.
• Responsible for own work schedule and obtaining coverage when unable to work.
• Every other weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking, and serving of resident meals.
• Honor resident choice by supporting individual food preferences and dietary needs.
• Follow encouraged mealtimes: Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm and Dinner 4:30pm-6:30pm.
• Complete required documentation including food temperatures, dishwasher temps, and refrigeration logs.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and dining areas after meals and between mealtimes, including sweeping and mopping as assigned.
• Store, rotate, and manage weekly food stock orders using the Cater-Trax system.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety guidelines.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks according to the Household Cleaning Checklist.
• Take trash and recycling out to the dumpster before the end of shift or each mealtime.
• Encourage resident participation in food-related activities and provide 1:1 support when needed.
• Assist with household holiday meals, gatherings, and events.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, infection control, and Residents’ Rights policies.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and treat all residents, families, and staff with dignity and respect.
• Attend required trainings and demonstrate consistent dependability and punctuality.
• Perform other household duties as assigned

Skills

Mealtime assistance

Dietary accommodations

Food safety

Documentation

Household cleaning

Respectful communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Homemaker - Memory Care (Part-time)

About Garden Spot Village

Garden Spot Village has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future.

Discover Garden Spot’s benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose™

• 401K program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• First-time homebuyer program
• Experienced base pay starting at $17.50/hr

At Garden Spot Village, our Homemakers play a central role in creating a warm, comfortable, and truly home-like environment for residents in the Meadow View Memory Support Household. This position supports daily life within the Household by preparing meals, maintaining kitchen and dining areas, fostering meaningful engagement, and contributing to the overall well‑being and dignity of residents.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the preparation, cooking, and serving of resident meals
• Honor resident choice by supporting individual food preferences and dietary needs
• Follow encouraged mealtimes: Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm and Dinner 4:30pm-6:30pm
• Complete required documentation including food temperatures, dishwasher temps, and refrigeration logs
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and dining areas after meals and between mealtimes, including sweeping and mopping as assigned
• Store, rotate, and manage weekly food stock orders using the Cater-Trax system
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety guidelines
• Perform daily cleaning tasks according to the Household Cleaning Checklist
• Take trash and recycling out to the dumpster before the end of shift or each mealtime
• Encourage resident participation in food-related activities and provide 1:1 support when needed
• Assist with household holiday meals, gatherings, and events
• Follow all safety, sanitation, infection control, and Residents’ Rights policies
• Maintain resident confidentiality and treat all residents, families, and staff with dignity and respect
• Attend required trainings and demonstrate consistent dependability and punctuality
• Perform other household duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Must be 18 or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read menus, diet cards, recipes, and follow measurements and instructions
• Ability to understand dietary restrictions such as regular, mechanical soft, and puréed diets
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain after hire)
• Efficient, organized, and able to maintain high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness
• Kind, respectful, and supportive approach when interacting with residents
• Responsible for own work schedule and obtaining coverage when unable to work
• Every other weekend and holiday shifts are required

Additional Information

This position is part-time 6:30am-11:00am with every other weekend!

Why You’ll Love Working at Garden Spot

At Garden Spot Village, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to compassion, respect, and integrity. As a Homemaker, you’ll help cultivate a true sense of home—supporting residents’ resilience, comfort, and quality of life every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Garden Spot Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.