Housekeeper (Idlewyld Manor)

Thrive Group Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable community service organization in Hamilton is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping staff member to ensure cleanliness and sanitation in a long-term care facility. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and strong customer service skills. This full-time position offers a competitive $500 signing bonus for new hires. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to providing top-notch care.

Benefits

$500 signing bonus

Equity and diversity commitment

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Physical and mental fitness to stand or walk all day.
• Reliability and tact when dealing with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide housekeeping duties in a clean, safe environment.
• Collaborate with team members and interact positively with residents.
• Maintain cleanliness using appropriate sanitation practices.

Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Hotel Experience

Environmental Services

Cleaning Experience

Sanitation

Custodial Experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Idlewyld Manor is an accredited non‑profit charitable long‑term care facility with 192 beds and situated on Hamiltons west mountain. Our facility sits on a picturesque 13‑acre corner lot surrounded by trees and lush gardens and is steeped in a rich history of community service of over 150 years.

Idlewyld Manor is also a part of Thrive Group : providing a spectrum of integrated services to support and care for individuals to live as independently as possible and by bringing together like‑minded organizations.

Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work!

In addition we have been recognized and awarded as :

• 2024 / 2025 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team
• 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada
• 2023 Best Workplaces for Giving Back

We are also excited to offer a $500 signing bonus to new hires!

Responsibilities :

Provides housekeeping duties to maintain a home‑like environment that is clean tidy attractive and safe employing diligent sanitation practices that ensure effective infection control.

Work collaboratively with other team members; interact positively with residents families visitors and all health team members.

Ensure the highest quality of sanitation cleanliness and attention to the excellent appearance of our residence and our residents clothing.

Clean areas using appropriate cleaning and sanitation procedures. Such cleaning will include but not be limited to sinks toilets tubs furniture all facility fixtures walls ceilings lights vents and windows.

Operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment and strips scrubs sprays buffs and refinishes all carpet and non‑carpet floor surfaces.

Perform appropriate garbage removal and disposal including potentially infectious materials and incontinence products.

Adapt cleaning schedule to meet the needs of the resident and other scheduled activities.

Assist in the labelling collection distribution sorting and inspection of clean and soiled personal clothing and linens.

Participate in department Quality Improvement / Risk Management program and any department / facility committees as requested.

Be aware of and practice residences fire safety and emergency programs.

Requirements :

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions complete documentations as required.
• French language skills are an asset.
• Have good physical and mental health and the ability to stand or walk all day.
• Must be reliable conscientious and demonstrate tact and courtesy in dealing with others.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner.

We are currently hiring to fill an existing / new position on our team. While we thank all applicants for their applications only those advancing to the interview stage will be contacted.

At Thrive Group we embrace equity diversity and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork Honesty Respect Innovation Versatility and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents clients and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Department at or email

Key Skills

Time Management, Customer Service, Hotel Experience, Taleo, Hospitality Experience, Environmental Services, Laundry, Residential Cleaning, Cleaning Experience, Sanitation, Custodial Experience, Commercial Cleaning

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1