Compassionate Housekeeping Aide – Senior Living

Revera Inc.; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to maintain cleanliness and sanitization of residents' apartments and common areas. The role emphasizes performing routine cleaning tasks, adhering to residence policies, and supporting a safe living environment for seniors.

Ideal candidates will have English communication skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and prior experience with institutional cleaning. The position may require physical effort and compliance with VPS checks.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written English communication skills.
• Ability to provide day-to-day feedback.
• Knowledge and experience with standard institutional cleaning techniques.
• Previous experience in commercial/residential/healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is desirable.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• To clean areas according to assigned schedules using appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures.
• To clean residents' 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 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 uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity; and
• To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Work with minimal supervision

Physical suitability

Second language asset

Tools

Cleaning techniques

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to maintain cleanliness and sanitization of residents' apartments and common areas. The role emphasizes performing routine cleaning tasks, adhering to residence policies, and supporting a safe living environment for seniors.

Ideal candidates will have English communication skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and prior experience with institutional cleaning. The position may require physical effort and compliance with VPS checks.