Housekeeper

About the Community

Saratoga Retirement Community is an upscale, 5-star skilled nursing community in Saratoga with 94 beds. The organization places strong emphasis on resident well-being, staff support, compassion, professional development, and respectful teamwork.

Location: Saratoga Retirement Community, 14500 Fruitvale Ave, Building 3000, Saratoga, CA 95070

Role Overview

This full-time Housekeeper position focuses on keeping resident accommodations and shared areas clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The role includes both routine and as-needed cleaning work, along with regular interaction with residents in a setting where daily service directly contributes to their quality of life.

Schedule and Compensation

Work schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Pay: $21 per hour, depending on experience

Key Duties

• Deliver thorough cleaning support for resident rooms and shared community spaces.
• Help maintain a pleasant, orderly, and safe environment for residents.
• Support laundry services from time to time when needed.
• Keep housekeeping carts and storage areas tidy, stocked, and organized.
• Make sure cleaning equipment is properly maintained.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service to residents.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned.

What the Community Offers

• Medical coverage with multiple plan choices for employees and dependents, available from the first day of the month after hire, with 90% of employee premiums subsidized.
• Health Savings Account support: when enrolled in a qualifying HDHP, the community contributes half of the deductible amount to help with medical costs, and unused funds roll over.
• Flexible Spending Account options for eligible pre-tax expenses.
• Dental and vision coverage with multiple bundled options and 90% employee premium subsidy.
• Company-provided life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off that can be used as earned, plus an option to choose PTO+ for additional pay, along with paid sick leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match: 100% of the first 3% contributed, then 50% of the next 2% after one year of employment.
• Onsite employee deli with meal choices.
• Scholarship support funded by residents for education and career growth.
• Subsidized parking or public transportation assistance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Annual resident appreciation bonus.

Qualifications

• Prior housekeeping or custodial experience is preferred, but training is provided.
• Experience in senior living or hospitality is not mandatory, though it is considered a strong advantage.
• Must be at least 18 years old when starting.
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Applicants should bring an energetic, positive, and can-do attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• A genuine interest in customer service and resident satisfaction is important.
• CPR and First Aid may be required under local or state rules.
• Must be able to clear a background check and pre-employment drug screen, and may also need to complete additional screenings such as a physical, fingerprinting, and TB test depending on local or state requirements.
• Physical work may occasionally involve lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

The employer highlights a supportive culture built around training, development, strong relationships, and high-quality service. If you are interested in making a daily difference in a resident-focused environment, this role is designed for someone who enjoys service, cleanliness, and teamwork.