Housekeeper

Atria Retirement Canada; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Anniversary rewards at $500 (Full Time

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based)

Job summary

Atria Retirement Canada is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to keep resident apartments and common areas clean and safe. You will support laundry duties, restock supplies, and maintain sanitation across the community with attention to detail.

The role emphasizes strong English communication and reliable adherence to schedules, ensuring a healthy, comfortable living environment for residents. This on-site position offers benefits and growth opportunities within our caring community.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete all company training programs.
• Able to operate cleaning equipment (iron, washer & dryer, brooms, mops, vacuums).
• Able to work various schedules and shifts.
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean public areas and residents' apartments, including bathrooms, kitchens, windows, floors and common areas.
• Perform laundry duties: wash, dry, fold, and change bed linens.
• Maintain resident laundry areas and clean storage/utility rooms.
• Disinfect and sanitize equipment and supplies, restock cleaning carts.
• Report safety concerns or maintenance issues to supervisor.

Skills

English communication

Time management

Organization

Basic math

Tools

Iron & ironing board

Washing & drying machines

Brooms & mops

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Overview

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents and staff by performing cleaning duties assigned to apartments, interior and exterior common areas and amenities.

• Clean public areas and resident’s apartments, including bathrooms, kitchens, patios & windows, floors, furniture, and common areas.
• Perform all housekeeping duties including:
  • Distributing laundered articles and linens
  • Changing beds
  • Cleaning public restrooms and replenishing supplies as needed
  • Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors; cleaning rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies
  • Dusting furniture and equipment
  • Polishing metalwork
  • Washing walls, woodwork, windows, door panels, and sills
• Performs all laundry duties, including:
  • Washing and drying resident laundry and textiles in provided appliances
  • Folding and/or hanging laundry appropriately
  • Distributing laundered articles and linens
  • Changing bed linens.
• Maintain resident laundry areas, including mopping floors, washing walls, and checking lint traps regularly.
• Wash windows at reasonable heights throughout the community as requested.
• Keep utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition.
• Disinfect and sanitize equipment and supplies.
• Stock the cleaning cart with supplies.
• Empty wastebaskets and transport trash and waste to the disposal area(s).
• Work with maintenance to ensure that the trash and dumpster areas are clean.
• Request maintenance work orders for any maintenance repairs needed.
• Report resident issues or changes in health or living status promptly.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions or maintenance-related issues promptly to Supervisor.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete all Company specified training programs.
• Able to operate cleaning equipment such as, iron, washer & dryer, brooms, mops, vacuums, etc.
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Communicate effectively in English with employees and residents.
• General knowledge of sanitation.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills.