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Housekeeping Aide

CompanyMAINE VETERANS HOMES
LocationScarborough
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 26, 2026
About The Company
Caring For Those Who Served – Maine Veterans’ Homes is a not-for-profit organization that operates six quality-award winning long-term care and assisted living communities throughout the state, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term, and secure memory care for Maine's veterans, their spouses, and Gold-star parents.
About the Role

Description

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Housekeeping Aide to join our team.  This full-time, 12:00pm to 7:30pm position plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff and families.  The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, demonstrates respect and compassion for residents, and understands the importance of cleanliness in a healthcare setting.


Key Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and clinical spaces

• Perform routine housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and trash removal

• Follow infection control and safety procedures in accordance with facility guidelines

• Replenish supplies in resident rooms and common areas

• Maintain confidentiality and respect for residents at all times


What We Offer

• Full-time, stable day shift schedule

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Tapcheck - Get access to your pay before payday

• Paid time off

• Supportive team environment

• Meaningful work serving veterans


Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred  
  • Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in healthcare or long-term care, is a plus  
  • Ability to understand and respond to residents’ needs and inquiries in English is required.
  • Basic computer skills

Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Key Skills
HousekeepingSanitizationInfection controlSafety proceduresAttention to detailCommunicationBasic computer skills
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesAdministrative
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits packageTapcheckPaid time off
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing resident rooms, common areas, and clinical spaces to maintain a safe environment. They also perform routine tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and trash removal while following infection control protocols.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
458
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
38 hours
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