Cleaner/Housekeeper

Bayshore HealthCare; Markham; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare is a leading home and community health care provider in Canada. The position involves performing cleaning tasks across client sites, adhering to IPAC guidelines, and maintaining high cleanliness standards to support safe home-based care.

Candidates should have at least 1 year in a similar role, be able to travel locally between assignments, and demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma preferred; Home Support Programs beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform IPAC-compliant cleaning activities including sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, vacuuming; emptying garbage and cleaning bathrooms.
• Complete cleaning after patient discharge and assist with admission/discharge and isolation/outbreak room cleaning as required.
• Ensure rooms are cleaned to Bayshore's high standards and equipment is protected and safe.
• Notify supervisors of damages or deficits and respond to reasonable complaints professionally.
• Check stock levels of consumables and replace as needed.
• Adhere to health and safety rules and company practices at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Home Support Programs

Job description

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list. With locations across the country, including more than 80 home care offices, 11 pharmacies and over 100 community care clinics, Bayshore has more than 18,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients annually. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home.

Responsibilities

• Perform and adhere to IPAC best practices for a variety of cleaning activities such as:- Sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, vacuuming - Emptying garbage receptacles, cleaning bathrooms, and - Completing cleaning after patient discharge.
• Follow IPAC and company procedures for admission room, discharge, and isolation and/or outbreak client room and unit cleaning.
• Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to our high standards.
• Protect equipment and ensure there are no inadequacies.
• Notify superiors of any damages, deficits, and disturbances.
• Handle reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience.
• Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate.
• Strictly adhere to health and safety rules and be aware of any company-related practices.
• Complete other duties as assigned

At Bayshore we offer

• Competitive salary that rewards your hard work.
• Comprehensive health insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Generous paid time off to relax and recharge.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company – grow with us!

Education

Completion of secondary school diploma preferred and/or Home Support Programs as appropriate.

Experience & Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar position or life experience.
• Ability to travel locally from assignment to assignment.

Qualities you possess

• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
• Customer-oriented and friendly; maintains Bayshore's exceptional reputation
• Effective communication skills in written and spoken English
• Prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to work quickly without compromising quality or standards of service
• Able to freely lift 23 kgs., stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Eager, with a positive attitude and stamina to handle the demands of the job.
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player.
• Ability to provide a clear criminal background check and vulnerable sector screening

At Bayshore Healthcare, we are committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. Base salary offered within an established range are determined using clearly defined criteria, including skills, experience, and overall organizational impact. All offers are thoughtfully aligned with internal equity and external market competitiveness. We strive to create a high-quality and safe environment for both our team members and the clients and patients we serve is a top priority. Depending on provincial regulations and the nature of the role, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, or seasonal influenza. Recruiters will provide any role-specific requirements. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion standards shape our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, collaborate with, and support within our communities. We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging, one where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, and where programs, resources, and policies are designed to support each person’s purpose, potential, and well-being. Lastly, at Bayshore, we are equally committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace and operate in full compliance with all provincial and territorial Human Rights and accessibility legislation. To ensure an inclusive recruitment and selection process, candidates are encouraged to share any accommodation needs they may have.