Casual housekeeping

Extendicare; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Employee Family Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Housekeeping Aide to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and staff in our Canadian long-term care facilities. You will follow infection control policies, assist with transfers, and coordinate with other departments to ensure supplies and equipment are managed efficiently.

Ideal candidates are able to perform heavy lifting, stand for extended periods, and comply with safety practices.

Qualifications

• Heavy lifting, standing for long periods, and moving equipment safely.
• Follows infection prevention and safety policies and procedures.
• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening to be provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and safe environment for residents and staff inside and outside care facilities.
• Follow infection control and safety policies; participate in meetings and education sessions.
• Coordinate with other departments for transfers, supplies, and equipment management.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Safety procedures

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)

Job description

Job Description HOUSEKEEPING AIDE - Extendicare

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our housekeeping and maintenance team, you will provide a clean and safe environment to residents as well as staff in accordance with policies, procedures and work routines. This position is for our <> Home, located in <>. Available opportunities include: Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual; Day/Evening/Night shifts

What you’ll be doing

Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents ensures clean and safe environment for residents and staff inside and outside of Long-Term Care facility. Adheres to established company policies and procedures regarding infection prevention and control, quality assurance, fire, and safety etc. Participates in staff meetings as assigned, attends in service education programs and completes all mandatory education as assigned. Collaborates with other departments in such tasks as transferring residents, moving, ordering and storing supplies, ordering/maintenance/distribution of furniture and equipment etc.

What you bring

Comfortable handling considerable heavy lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching and moving equipment, climbing ladders and exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors. Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures. Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening to be provided.

What you’ll get

Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities. Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization. A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you ca enrich your life and the lives of others. Employee Family Assistance Program. Robust benefits package.

Time Type Part time Compensation Details

$23.52 - $25.14

Compensation & Benefits

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and long-term career growth. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation.

Commitment to Indigenous Peoples

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Company Overview

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with other …