Housekeeping Staff
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026.
Housekeeper
Make a Difference Every Day
What if your career could give you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life every day?
At Misericordia, Housekeepers do much more than clean. You help create a safe, clean, and welcoming home for more than 600 children and adults with developmental disabilities, and you play an important part in making residents' lives a life worth living.
As a Housekeeper, you will work independently and as part of a team to maintain Misericordia's environmental standards and support the community where residents live, learn, and thrive.
Previous housekeeping experience (minimum 1 year) is required. A high school diploma or GED is not required.
Why Join Misericordia?
- Meaningful work: Contribute to the mission and community of Misericordia and help create a home where residents can thrive.
- Make an impact: Keep residents' living and community spaces clean, safe, and welcoming every day.
- Supportive team: Work alongside a team of dedicated colleagues in a supportive work environment.
- Career growth: Take advantage of opportunities for growth and development throughout the organization.
- Education support: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
As a Housekeeper, You Will:
- Maintain Misericordia's environmental standards
- Clean and care for resident living areas and community spaces
- Complete work independently and as part of a team
- Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with coworkers and supervisors
- Lift and move items weighing up to 40 pounds as needed
- Contribute to the mission and community of Misericordia
Training and Professional Development
Misericordia is committed to helping employees continue to learn and grow.
Housekeepers have access to opportunities for growth and development, along with tuition reimbursement, designed to support career growth throughout the organization.
What We're Looking For
- Previous housekeeping experience, minimum of 1 year, required
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Weekend availability required
- Ability to complete work independently and with a team
- Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner
- Ability to maintain Misericordia's environmental standards
- High school diploma/GED is not required
Pay
Base Pay
- Housekeeper: $18.75 per hour
Shift Differentials
- Weekday AM: None
- Weekend AM: +$2.00 per hour
- Weekday PM: +$1.50 per hour
- Weekend PM: +$3.00 per hour
Potential Pay Range: $18.75-$21.75 per hour
Schedule
- Full time
- AM & PM shift available
- Weekend availability needed
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Roth 401(k) with 2% match and tax-free withdrawals after retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
- Opportunities for career growth
About Misericordia
Misericordia Heart of Mercy is home to more than 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Our community provides a supportive environment designed to maximize each resident's potential while meeting their individual needs. Many of the people we serve also have physical disabilities and require specialized care.
Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet residents' diverse needs, and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible with the highest level of community integration feasible.
At Misericordia, every member of our team plays an important role in creating a community where residents can thrive.
Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.