Norfolk County·Simcoe, Ontario
The Housekeeping/Laundry Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for residents by performing routine cleaning and laundry tasks. They also support resident well-being by managing resident belongings during admissions and transfers while adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential.
As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection.
Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career.
As a Housekeeping/Laundry Aide at Norview Lodge, you’ll help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents by providing housekeeping, laundry, and linen services throughout the home.
Your work will directly support resident comfort, dignity, well-being, and quality of care.
Big vision.
Real opportunities.
Unlimited potential.
That’s Norfolk.
Undertake housekeeping tasks in Resident rooms, hallways, bathrooms, tub rooms, dining areas, storage areas, lounges, offices, lunch rooms, kitchens and service areas throughout the home Undertake cleaning and sanitizing of all areas of the home on a routine basis (including floor and project cleaning), including watering of plants and flowers Conduct housekeeping supply inventory control procedures, stock carts when needed, stock home areas as required Clean work areas, including floors, equipment and work carts on a daily basis to keep equipment in a clean and orderly fashion Use detergents, chemicals, germicides, and other cleaning supplies in a safe manner; wear personal protective equipment as instructed and use safe work practices Undertake laundry procedures (gather, sort, wash, dry, inspect, fold and distribute) for both Resident personal items and home linen Conduct the admission / discharge / transfer process as related to Resident belongings (labelling, safety inspections, etc.) Adhere to infection control policies, procedures, protocols, routine and additional practices as required Orientate new staff and student placements as required Participate as a team member in providing Resident centered care and service Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health and Safety standards, guidelines and legislation, including compliance with Public Health standards and Ministry of Long-Term Care regulations and other relevant legislation Participate in in-service educational opportunities Maintain an awareness (at all times) of emergency procedures; participate in drills and associated educational opportunities Be aware of and comply with all Corporate and home policies and procedures Confidentiality is of extreme importance and must always be maintained Occasionally may be directed to assist co-workers in tasks not directly related to this position Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge and Experience: Grade 12 graduation or equivalent Environmental Services for Frontline Staff Course or willing to complete prior to start date in the role Experience in a long term care home housekeeping setting would be considered an asset Skills and Abilities: Resident and Customer focus Good communication skills (both oral and written) Good interpersonal skills Proven ability to interact with elderly Residents Ability to operate telephone system, industrial cleaning equipment and operate housekeeping machinery. Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Posting #: SEIU 12.26 Position: Housekeeping/Laundry Aide Position Code: 7NLHSL Status: Permanent Part Time
2 Employee Group: SEIU Local 1 Canada Wage: $25.925 - $26.685 per hour (2024 rate) ($1 per hour less for the probation period) Hours Worked per Week: Up to 24 Division: Emergency and Social Services Department: Norview Lodge Reports to: Supervisor, Support Services Location: Simcoe, ON Posting Period: August 14, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file. Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates. Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education. Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent and be willing to complete an Environmental Services for Frontline Staff course. Experience in a long-term care housekeeping setting is considered an asset, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of health and safety legislation.
Market context
In Ontario, support-services roles in healthcare are typically in steady demand because facilities need reliable staff who can help keep patient care moving. These positions are competitive when candidates bring hands-on training, current Basic Life Support certification, and a valid driver’s license; a high school diploma is required, and Medical Assistant, EMT, or CNA preparation is preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and transportation readiness before applying.
