Housekeeper - casual

Responsive Group; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a difference in people's lives as a Housekeeper. This role is not just about cleaning; it's about creating a warm, homely environment where residents feel valued and cared for. You'll be responsible for maintaining high cleanliness standards while actively engaging residents in meaningful activities. If you're passionate about making every moment matter and enjoy fostering positive connections, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace a role that combines responsibility with compassion in a supportive team environment, where your contributions truly make a difference.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employee benefits

Employee perks

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Understanding of cleaning chemicals and equipment is essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and provide positive interactions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas.
• Involve residents in daily activities for meaningful engagement.

Skills

Understanding of cleaning chemicals

Ability to follow instructions

Positive social interaction

Focus on people's feelings

Education

Vulnerable Sector Check

TB testing or chest X-ray

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Housekeeper reports to the Environmental Services Manager and is expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures. A major part of the role of a housekeeper will be to actively involve residents in everyday domestic living, creating meaningful occupation and activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Receives assignment, assembles required materials and supplies, loads service cart and transports to work area.
2. Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents and following specific procedures, work patterns and routines, performs tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing/disinfecting floors, spot cleaning walls, windows and doors between washing, dusting, washing, sanitizing/disinfecting furniture, shelves, woodwork, etc., emptying waste baskets and rearranging furniture, removing waste, daily cleaning and disinfecting all bathroom fixtures and replenishing supplies, cleaning floors, fixtures and furnishings in utility rooms, kitchen closets, etc.
3. Ensures the privacy of residents during performance of duties.
4. Respects privacy, dignity and promotes confidentiality within a warm, homely setting.
5. Prepares room for new occupants following prescribed procedures.
6. Notifies Manager when supplies are low, or equipment is malfunctioning.
7. Returns unused supplies and cleans and stores equipment.
8. Identifies potential liability issues and takes action to minimize risk.
9. Other duties as assigned and or indicated in the Job Task Inventory.

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

1. Some understanding of chemicals and equipment used in cleaning.
2. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
3. Ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions.
4. Ability to work from the heart and make others smile.
5. Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions.
6. To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
7. To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
8. Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
9. As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements.
10. Two supervisory references required.

Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

What do we offer you?
Competitive wages
Employee benefits
Employee perks
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.