Compassionate Senior Living Housekeeping Aide

COGIR Real Estate

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 26,000 - 29,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cogir Real Estate, a retirement residence operator in Ottawa, is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to maintain clean and safe living spaces for residents.

Responsibilities include cleaning resident apartments and common areas, operating cleaning equipment, and following policies. The role emphasizes respect for residents’ rights and participation in quality programs, with training provided and a path to meaningful work in a supportive team.

Qualifications

Good oral and written English communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of standard institutional cleaning techniques.
Previous experience in healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures desirable.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
Must provide a 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 endeavour 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.