Compassionate Senior Living Housekeeping Aide

Revera Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to clean residents’ apartments and common areas, following schedules and safety rules. Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, maintaining floors and fixtures, managing waste, and participating in policy adherence and documentation.

The role requires English communication skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and prior experience in institutional cleaning.

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.
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
• Must provide Vulnerable Sector 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.

Skills

English communication

Feedback

Cleaning techniques

Second language

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to clean residents’ apartments and common areas, following schedules and safety rules. Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, maintaining floors and fixtures, managing waste, and participating in policy adherence and documentation.

The role requires English communication skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and prior experience in institutional cleaning.