Per Diem Housekeeper

Ryders Health Management; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Job summary

Ryders Health Management is seeking Per Diem Housekeepers to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment at Greentree Manor in Waterford, CT. You will join a dedicated team upholding high standards for resident living and facility presentation.

The role requires reading/writing English, physical stamina, and the ability to work independently or with others, with duties including routine and deep cleaning as scheduled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent).
• Experience in healthcare, residential care, or long-term care housekeeping preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for safety and communication.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, dining and lounge areas, offices, and other spaces on a regular schedule.
• Sweep, mop, dust, vacuum, polish surfaces, clean windows, walls, and furniture; remove trash and 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 shortages; store chemicals safely and follow safety protocols.
• Ensure rooms and areas remain safe, well-kept, and comfortable; respond to resident housekeeping requests in a timely, respectful manner.
• Work with nursing staff to coordinate cleaning tasks without disrupting resident care.

Skills

English literacy

Physical stamina

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Housekeeper - Per Diem

LOCATION: Waterford, CT

POSITION TYPE: Per Diem

SHIFT(S): 1st

PAY RANGE: $16.94 - $17.50

BENEFITS –

Sick time

JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking Per Diem Housekeepers to maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and a safe, comfortable environment for our residents, staff, and visitors at Greentree Manor. This person will be part of our dedicated team committed to upholding high standards for resident living and facility presentation.

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 (e.g. 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 (e.g. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent).

• Previous housekeeping or custodial experience — preferably in a 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; capable of moving 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.

ABOUT US: Ryders Health Management is a family-owned management company overseeing Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers. Across all our centers, we provide compassionate, resident-centered care designed to support each resident’s recovery or long-term care needs. We value our staff as much as our residents and strive to offer a supportive workplace with opportunities for growth, training, and ongoing development.

OUR CARING COMMUNITY: Greentree Manor is a 90-bed skilled nursing facility located in Waterford, CT. As part of the Ryders Health family, you’ll join a team rooted in a tradition of quality care, teamwork, and high standards.

Come join our dedicated, compassionate team of professionals!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.