Part-Time Housekeeper – Compassionate Care in Mystic

Apploi; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance (Employer-Paid)

Paid Meal Period

Paid Holidays

Sick Time Accrual

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

Shift differential for weekend/evening

Casual Fridays

Paid Training and Orientation

Uniform Allowance

Longevity Awards

401(k) retirement plan (with employer?

Job summary

Mystic Healthcare is seeking a Part-Time Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors at our Mystic facility. This role emphasizes high standards of cleanliness and collaboration with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning rooms and common areas, performing deep-cleaning tasks, and ensuring supplies are stocked while following safety protocols. This is a part-time position with weekend/evening/night shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent).
• Previous housekeeping or custodial experience — preferably in healthcare, residential care, or long-term care facility.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for safety, procedure compliance, and communication with staff/residents.
• Physical stamina: able to lift, bend, stoop, walk, stand for extended periods; move furniture/equipment; handle cleaning supplies and waste.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, able to work independently or as part of a team; respectful of resident dignity, privacy, and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, dining and lounge areas, offices, and other facility spaces on a regular schedule.
• Sweep, mop, dust, vacuum, polish surfaces, clean windows, walls, and furniture; remove trash and empty wastebaskets.
• Perform scheduled deep-cleaning tasks (carpet shampooing, floor stripping/buffing, disinfecting high-touch surfaces) as required.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment; report needed repairs or supply shortages; store cleaning chemicals properly and follow safety protocols (MSDS/OSHA, infection control).
• Ensure resident rooms and common areas remain safe, well-kept, and comfortable; attend to resident requests for housekeeping services in a timely and respectful manner.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and support staff to coordinate cleaning tasks without disruption to resident care.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading & writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mystic Healthcare is seeking a Part-Time Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors at our Mystic facility. This role emphasizes high standards of cleanliness and collaboration with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning rooms and common areas, performing deep-cleaning tasks, and ensuring supplies are stocked while following safety protocols. This is a part-time position with weekend/evening/night shift differential.