Compassionate Housekeeping Aide – Senior Living

COGIR Real Estate

Toronto

On-site

CAD 28,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to clean residents' apartments and common areas in its retirement residences. The role emphasizes sanitation and resident comfort across floors, kitchens, washrooms, and surfaces.

You will operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment, strip and buff floors, and follow residence policies. The position requires good English communication, ability to work with minimal supervision, and the stamina to meet physical job demands.

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 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 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.