“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”
Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.
The Housekeeping Aide reports to the Environmental Services Manager and is expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures. A major part of your role as a housekeeper will be to actively involve residents in everyday domestic living, creating meaningful occupations & activities.
Wage Rate
The starting wage rate is $19.22/hour.
Vacancy: This is an existing vacancy
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of tasks related to housekeeping services as per the job routines, They include but are not limited to surface cleaning and disinfecting, vacuuming, sweeping, washing, polishing, and garbage/recycling waste management,
- May include laundry services,
- Completes mandatory training as scheduled,
- Maintains safe Infection Control and Health and Safety Practices,
- Respects privacy, and dignity and promotes confidentiality within a warm homely setting,
- Reports any safety or risk concerns immediately to the Environmental Services Manager or designate,
- Maintains effective communication with Residents, families, and fellow associates,
- Promotes the vision, mission, and values, as well as the Residents’ Bill of Rights,
- Any and all other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to read, write, and understand oral and written instructions,
- Current CPR & First Aid Certificate preferred,
- Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in hospitality or a retirement home,
- Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting is an asset,
- Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of the elderly,
- Ability to work from the heart and make others smile,
- Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions,
- Knowledge and understanding of the Retirement Homes Act and other applicable legislation,
- Familiar with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act,
- Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results from less than 6 months old and must be able to provide three supervisory references.
What do we offer you?
- Competitive wages
- Support for personal and professional growth
We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people.
We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.
We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager.
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Friday Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday 22.5 Hours Bi-Weekly
