Compassionate Housekeeper - Senior Living

COGIR Real Estate; Okotoks; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to maintain residents' apartments and common areas across our Canadian residences. The role emphasizes high sanitation standards, safety, and respect for seniors while performing routine cleaning tasks.

You will operate floor care machines, clean carpets, windows, and fixtures, and help create a comfortable living environment for residents. The position requires reliability and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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 clean Resident's apartments and common areas, including furniture, kitchen and washroom fixtures, walls, ceilings, lights, vents and windows
• 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
• To complete other duties as assigned.

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to maintain residents' apartments and common areas across our Canadian residences. The role emphasizes high sanitation standards, safety, and respect for seniors while performing routine cleaning tasks.

You will operate floor care machines, clean carpets, windows, and fixtures, and help create a comfortable living environment for residents. The position requires reliability and the ability to work with minimal supervision.