Housekeeper

Merrill Gardens; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off – holidays and vacation

Free daily meal

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance and member discounts

Advance Pay – access wages before pay

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Merrill Gardens is hiring a Senior Living Housekeeper to support residents at Sunshine Villa, a Merrill Gardens Community. The role emphasizes cleaning, daily upkeep, and compassionate service in a senior living environment.

We offer both full-time and part-time tracks with comprehensive benefits. The position requires 18+ and a background in housekeeping; CPR/First Aid certification may be pursued after joining.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (must be at least 18).
• 1–2 years housekeeping experience (preferred).
• Experience with seniors or in a customer-service environment is helpful.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean and maintain resident apartments and common areas.
• Provide a high level of customer service to residents and guests.
• Report needed supplies and coordinate housekeeping with other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Senior Living Housekeeper

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is currently accepting applications for Housekeepers to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.

If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you!

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently, and for the past 30 years, our long‑term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

We offer our full‑time employees:

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Company‑paid short & long‑term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

We offer our part‑time employees:

• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

Our Housekeepers are responsible for:

• Thoroughly cleaning and providing daily upkeep of resident apartments and common areas.
• Providing a high level of customer service to all residents and guests.
• Reporting needed supplies to the appropriate designee and coordinating housekeeping services with other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

If you are someone with:

• A High School diploma or GED (Must be at least 18 years of age).
• One to two years of housekeeping experience in a similar environment (preferred).
• Experience working with seniors or in a customer service‑focused environment (helpful).
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

Actual pay rate within the stated pay range is determined based on relevant factors in compliance with state and local wage laws.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 90 lbs), pushing/pulling, and other physical activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.