Housekeeping Aide

Mon Sheong Foundation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Toronto is seeking a Part-Time Housekeeping Aide to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents. Responsibilities include cleaning rooms, handling laundry, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate enjoys working with the elderly and has a Grade 12 education.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with the elderly.
• Ability to operate laundry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect residents’ rooms and common areas.
• Handle laundry for residents, including personal clothing.
• Maintain cleanliness in lounge and dining areas.

Skills

Bilingual in Chinese

Enjoy working with the elderly

Education

Grade 12 education

Job description

Part-Time Housekeeping Aide - Downtown Toronto

Founded in Toronto in 1964, Mon Sheong Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to promoting Chinese culture and heritage by caring for the elderly and nurturing the young. We serve Canada’s diverse communities through various programs and services.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Support Services Supervisor at Mon Sheong Home For The Aged, the Housekeeping Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. All duties are performed in accordance with health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of everyone in the facility.

Main Duties:

• Clean, disinfect, polish, and dust residents’ rooms, walls, floors, and light fixtures
• Dust window ledges, door frames, and closets
• Perform daily and monthly cleaning of glass surfaces
• Sanitize countertops, tables, chairs, and spills
• Vacuum carpets as needed
• Clean and disinfect washrooms, including tubs, sinks, toilets, and mirrors
• Wash floors with germicidal solutions and clean grout regularly
• Maintain cleanliness in lounge and dining areas, including after meals
• Handle laundry for residents, including personal clothing and linens
• Follow up on reports of lost clothing
• Clean staff lockers, volunteer, and staff rest rooms
• Sweep and wash stairwells weekly
• Empty garbage, change liners as needed
• Clean wheelchairs as scheduled
• Follow procedures for cleaning and caring for equipment
• Manage inventory of laundry supplies and products
• Communicate with the charge nurse regarding special linen or clothing needs
• Assist with snow shoveling during winter if necessary
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Enjoy working with the elderly
• Ability to operate laundry equipment
• Bilingual in Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) is a definite asset