Housekeeper - Permanent Part Time

Sienna Senior Living; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a Housekeeper for their Ontario locations. The Housekeeper will handle general housekeeping duties, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene within resident areas, while maintaining a high level of customer service. Ideal candidates should have previous experience and strong communication skills to interact effectively with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience is required.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping activities including room cleaning and sanitizing.
• Ensure privacy of residents during duties.
• Load service cart and transport to work area.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Chemical and Equipment Use

Communication

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Housekeeper performs general housekeeping activities within the established guidelines for health and safety, infection control and quality management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Receives assignment, assembles required materials and supplies, loads service
cart and transports to work area.
• Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents, and follow specific
procedures, work patterns and routines, performs such tasks as: (but not limited
to)
a. Resident Room Cleaning as per assigned schedule.
b. Sweeping, dry/wet mopping.
c. Vacuuming and shampooing carpets, wax floor care.
d. Spot cleaning walls, windows and doors.
e. Dusting and sanitizing/disinfecting furniture, shelves, woodwork, etc.
f. Emptying wastebasket.
g. Rearranging furniture.
h. Daily cleaning and disinfecting of all bathroom floors, fixtures, walls and
replenishing supplies.
• Ensures privacy of residents during performance of duties.
• Prepares room for new occupant following prescribed procedures to ensure
tour ready at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous housekeeping experience is required.
• Ability to read, write English and follow written instructions.
• Good understanding of chemical and equipment use.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to effectively communicate with
residents and staff.

For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.