Housekeeper

National Health Care Associates; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 13,776 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Meaningful impact on residents' lives

Job summary

Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation, an affiliate of National Health Care Associates, seeks a Housekeeper to maintain a clean, healing environment for residents. This entry-level role offers the chance to learn long-term care and grow within a respected family-run organization.

You will perform daily cleaning, support infection control, and collaborate with staff to ensure safety and comfort for residents and their families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend English.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Knowledge of cleaning protocols and infection control valued but training provided.
• Experience in long-term care not required; entry-level role.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks in resident rooms and common areas.
• Ensure bathrooms, kitchens and spaces are clean and sanitary.
• Dispose of trash and restock supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a safe environment.
• Respond promptly to housekeeping requests from residents and staff.
• Operate cleaning equipment as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Compassionate and empathetic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation is an affiliate of National Health Care Associates and a proud recipient of the 2025 Silver – Commitment to Quality Award given by the American Health Care Association. This nationally recognized mark of excellence and our 2026 Deficiency-Free State Survey underscore our team’s commitment to exceptional care and continuous improvement in a safe, welcoming environment. As a Certified Great Place to Work three years in a row we think that you are going to love it here! Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the award winning, dedicated team members you work with. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 307 Plaza Drive, Dover, New Hampshire, 03820

What You\'ll Do

As a Housekeeper, the clean, healing environment that you create will improve the comfort and well-being of our residents, guests and team. This entry-level position also offers a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn more about long-term care and its many career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks, including dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing common areas and resident rooms
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas
• Dispose of trash and waste
• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies as needed
• Collaborate with other staff members to maintain a safe and organized environment
• Respond promptly to housekeeping requests from residents and staff
• Operate cleaning equipment such as buffing machines, vacuums, etc.

If you are passionate about making a real difference in people\'s lives through the healing power of a clean environment, and would like to grow your career, we invite you to join our Housekeeping / Enviornmental Services team!

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Dover team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Up to USD $17.00/Hr.

What You\'ll Bring

Qualifications of a Housekeeper include:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards
• Knowledge of cleaning protocols, infection control, fire prevention and safety measures in long-term care are highly valued but not required; training will be provided
• Compassionate and empathetic nature
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.