Casual Housekeeper - Carlingwood Retirement

Riverstone Retirement Communities; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverstone Retirement Communities seeks a casual housekeeper for Carlingwood Retirement to support cleaning resident suites, common areas, and staff spaces in alignment with Riverstone RC policies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and a genuine interest in working with seniors, with an hourly wage of $19.41 CAD in Ottawa. Training on infection control, WHMIS, and safety is provided throughout employment.

Qualifications

• Teamwork required in a residential care setting.
• Ability to adapt to different situations and changes.
• Keen interest in working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment in the residence.
• Clean, dust, vacuum resident suites, common areas and staff areas.
• Sanitize resident suites and restrooms per infection control policies.
• Prepare suites for new move-ins as instructed.
• Report repairs or maintenance to supervisor.
• Restock housekeeping carts daily.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Interest in seniors

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Casual Housekeeper - Carlingwood Retirement

200 Lockhart Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 4C6, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Carlingwood Retirement Community - Housekeeper

Casual - $19.41/hr

Existing Vacancy

Riverstone Retirement Communities is a locally owned and operated company. We believe that everyone deserves to live a meaningful, engaged, and joyful life. We strive to ensure our residents live comfortably and with dignity in a safe and happy environment.

Riverstone offersa highly respected, full continuum of care to its residents with a variety of lifestyle options to best suit their needs-from Independent, Assisted living, and Memory Care. Allowing each resident the freedom to live their best life.

Our valued employees work in an environment that fosters job satisfaction, respect, responsibility, loyalty, and personal growth. We are looking for positive, caring team members who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors.

More than just Senior Living. It's a new life.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Grade 12 minimum

Background:

• Two years or more experience, preferably in health care setting;

Personal Requirements:

• Work as part of a team;
• Capable of adapting to different situations and change;
• Keen interest in working with seniors.

FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a clean, safe environment in the residence;
• Clean, dust, vacuum resident suites, common areas (i.e. lounges, corridors, elevators, etc.), offices, staff areas and other assigned areas according to Riverstone RC policies and procedures;
• Sanitize resident suites and other assigned areas as per Riverstone RC infection control policies and procedures;
• Clean vacant rooms and prepare suites for new move-ins as instructed by ESM or their designate;
• Clean and sanitize resident bathroom and all washrooms in the facility including all fixtures, tiles, floors, vanity and mirrors;
• Collect and dispose of refuse and dirty laundry from resident suites, common areas (i.e. lounges, corridors, elevators, etc.), offices, staff areas and other assigned areas in accordance with Riverstone RC policies and procedures;
• Clean and restock housekeeping carts daily;
• Report any repairs or maintenance needed in your work areas to the front desk, or directly to the ESM;

RESPONSIBILITIES TO HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Is aware of employees’ responsibilities and follows all Health and Safety policies and procedures as set out in the department manual;
• Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-worker and residents;
• Is alert to and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations to immediate supervisor. Does not operate or use faulty equipment;
• Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS or company policy;
• Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks firs aid as needed;
• Participates in fire safety demonstrations and fire drills, and is knowledgeable of the homes fire and disaster plan;
• Continued employment is dependent upon participation in annual training program of WHMIS, Fire Drills, Resident Abuse, CPR, Safe Food Handling, Infection Control, etc., as per RHA and other provincial legislations.

Riverstone Retirement is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during the application or selection process. Any information you send us will be handled professionally, respectfully and in complete confidence.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

200 Lockhart Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 4C6, Canada