Housekeeping Staff I - Per Diem

Housekeeper at Birch Bay Retirement Village

Rooted in community, Birch Bay Retirement Village is located in Bar Harbor, overlooking Frenchman Bay and bordering Acadia National Park. As the region's premier retirement community, Birch Bay provides a warm, welcoming environment where independence, connection, and quality of life come first.

A place where you belong, Birch Bay emphasizes enriching the freedom of retirement while easing the challenges of aging, ensuring that every person is seen, valued, and respected. While Birch Bay serves a relaxed coastal community, the services it provides are comprehensive and thoughtfully designed. The campus includes independent living cottages, apartments, residential care, specialized memory care. Each supported by well-trained staff committed to wellness, safety, and comfort. As a community sponsored by Mount Desert Island Hospital, Birch Bay residents benefit from close proximity to high-quality healthcare and emergency services just a few miles away.

Working at Birch Bay Retirement Village means becoming part of a mission-driven team that supports adults through every stage of aging with dignity and compassion. Staff are offered opportunities for professional growth, meaningful relationships with residents, and the chance to make a daily difference in a supportive, collaborative environment. For those who love coastal living, strong community values, and person-centered care, Birch Bay is more than a workplace it's a place to belong.

Are you looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference? As a Housekeeper at Birch Bay Retirement Village, you will help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that residents are proud to call home.

What you'll do:

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in resident apartments and common areas
• Support infection control standards and assist with laundry services
• Work independently after comprehensive training, while collaborating with a supportive team
• Ensure safety by promptly reporting maintenance or safety concerns

Why you'll love it:

Birch Bay Retirement Village was voted Best Place to Work in Maine in 2024 and 2025! This position is perfect for someone who is compassionate, detail-oriented, and enjoys bringing joy to others. Your interactions with residents will be meaningful and rewardingyou'll be part of a community that values connection, care, and dignity.

What we're looking for:

• A positive attitude and commitment to excellence.
• Physical stamina and attention to detail.
• A desire to make a difference in the lives of seniors.

Join us and experience the satisfaction of knowing your work helps create a warm, comfortable home for those who need it most!

Benefits:

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including robust medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, an identity theft protection program, a matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, an award-winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement and continuing education benefits, and potential sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for some positions.

EEO statement:

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.