Housekeeper

Brookdale; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale in Wayne, NJ is hiring for housekeeping positions where you will clean and maintain resident apartments and public areas. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in senior living housekeeping and must be able to interact positively with residents and guests.

The role offers competitive pay based on your skills and career development opportunities, along with comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining residential or public spaces required.
• Ability to respond to emergencies related to cleaning activities.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, dust, remove trash, and disinfect resident apartments and common areas.
• Log cleaning activities as required and respond to resident emergencies.
• Interact with residents and guests in a friendly manner.

Skills

Prior Experience in Senior Living Housekeeping

Friendly and courteous interaction

Job description

Job Description

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Preferred: Prior Experience in Senior Living Housekeeping

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities

• Housekeepers clean floors, dust, remove trash, wet mop, wax and disinfect resident apartments, restrooms and public use spaces. Cleaning can include vacuuming, shampooing and deodorizing carpets, and cleaning surfaces throughout the community.
• Respond to resident room emergencies, and log cleaning activities as required.
• Housekeepers also interact with residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.

About Us

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
• Home‑like feel and all‑around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
• Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
• Industry leader in clinical care.
• Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.