Housekeeper

Atria Senior Living, Inc; Whitby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community living organization is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness in resident apartments and communal areas. The role involves general housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming and dusting, as well as serving meals to residents. Candidates should have basic English communication skills, knowledge of sanitation practices, and strong time management abilities. The position is vital to ensuring a pleasant living environment for residents in Whitby, Canada.

Qualifications

• Ability to retain orders (up to four at one time).
• General knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with employees and residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Community interior and residents’ apartments in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Provide general housekeeping including vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning.
• Serve beverages and meals to residents and guests courteously.

Skills

Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills

Effective communication in English

Knowledge of sanitation and food handling practices

Strong organization and time management skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Responsibilities

In the role of Housekeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the Community interior, including residents’ apartments, in a clean and sanitary fashion and in a courteous and friendly manner.

• Housekeeping Responsibilities
  • Provide general housekeeping for both the Community as a whole and individual resident apartments. This includes but is not limited to, vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning the main entryway, common areas, dining room, hallways, patios, and resident apartments.
  • Resident apartments also include cleaning and defrost refrigerators (as needed), cleaning and checking heat system filters, etc., changing the bed and linens, and ensuring adequate linen supplies in each apartment. Turn mattress (with assistance) as necessary and empty waste baskets.
  • Provide deep cleaning of apartments as needed. Pay special attention to the main entry area, focusing on carpets, plants, pictures, railings, windows, and light fixtures.
  • Launder all linens by washing and drying in the laundry facilities provided.
  • Follow Company sanitation and safety procedures.
• Server Responsibilities
  • Greet residents and guests at each table with a smile to serve beverages, cereals, and/or soups/salads from the cart.
  • Courteously and clearly review the menu of the meal, take resident orders, and serve meals and desserts.
  • Return cart to the kitchen and assist with storage of perishable items. If needed, deliver trays to resident rooms.
  • Bus and clear dishes from tables after meals and reset for the next meal following proper sanitizing procedures for tables and chairs as outlined in the Food Service Guidelines. Vacuum carpets, etc.
  • Complete side work – fill sugar holders, replenish creamers, clean coffeemaker, etc.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Communicate effectively in English with employees and residents.
• General knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to retain orders (up to four at one time).
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills.