About Us
Join a compassionate team at Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, where we provide a free home away from home for families with children battling serious illnesses. Since 1982, our Albany House has supported thousands of families with comfort, hope, and healing during incredibly difficult times. As a Housekeeper, your work creates a clean, welcoming, and safe space that helps families focus on what matters most – being together and supporting their child.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–1 PM
Why You Will Love This Role
- Be part of something bigger: Your efforts directly help families stay close during medical crises.
- Enjoy predictable, daytime hours with weekends off.
- Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment with a mission-driven organization.
- Make a tangible impact every day by keeping our home-like spaces spotless and comforting.
What You Will Do
- Clean and sanitize common areas (bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, laundry areas, playroom, arcade room, offices, etc.) to the highest standards.
- Thoroughly clean and disinfect guest bedrooms between family stays, ensuring a fresh, welcoming environment.
- Follow daily checklists to track cleaned areas and maintain consistency.
- Empty trash and recycling bins throughout the House.
- Report any maintenance or repair needs to the Director of Operations promptly.
- Assist with inventory control of cleaning supplies.
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Director of Operations or CEO.
- Serve as a compassionate resource when interacting with families, volunteers, and staff – always with professionalism and kindness.
What We are Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of housekeeping experience preferred (hotel, hospital, or residential experience is a plus!).
- Reliable transportation and a valid NYS driver's license.
- Ability to work consistently Monday–Friday, 8 AM–1 PM.
- Dependable with excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Physically able to stand, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, carry, and lift up to 50 lbs independently (up to 140 lbs with assistance) for most of the shift.
- Keen attention to detail and pride in creating spotless, inviting spaces.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.
- Compassionate demeanor and strong communication skills – you'll interact positively with families facing tough situations.
- Ability to handle repetitive tasks with high focus and mental alertness.
- Problem-solving mindset to spot and report issues quickly.
If you are detail-oriented, reliable, and want a job where your hard work truly helps people during their most challenging moments, we would love to hear from you!
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 per week
Work Location: In person
