Care Facility Janitor — Full-Time, Meaningful Impact

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Career growth

Meaningful work

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a diligent Janitor to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming common areas across our Canadian long-term care homes. This full-time, fixed-term role emphasizes sanitation, adherence to policies, and respectful interactions with residents.

Responsibilities include cleaning per schedules, operating floor care and steam equipment, carpet care, waste handling, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives while upholding Extendicare's values and mission.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written English communication skills.
• Ability to provide feedback on a day-to-day basis.
• Knowledge and experience with standard institutional cleaning techniques.
• Previous experience in commercial / residential/ Healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is desirable.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• To clean areas according to assigned schedules using appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures
• To operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment
• To strip, scrub, spray, and buff all carpet and non-carpet floor surfaces
• To pick up garbage and transport to designated areas
• To adhere to established residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices
• To prepare documentation as required according to residence policy
• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
• To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents
• To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place
• To participate in the Quality Improvement Program
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct
• To complete other duties as assigned

Skills

English communication

Feedback ability

Cleaning techniques

Independent worker

Physical fitness

Second language asset

Job description

Extendicare is seeking a diligent Janitor to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming common areas across our Canadian long-term care homes. This full-time, fixed-term role emphasizes sanitation, adherence to policies, and respectful interactions with residents.

Responsibilities include cleaning per schedules, operating floor care and steam equipment, carpet care, waste handling, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives while upholding Extendicare's values and mission.