Housekeeping

SE Health; Calgary; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Staff perks

Job summary

SE Health invites applications for a housekeeper at the Calgary Millrise Seniors Living facility. The role involves cleaning, custodial tasks, and basic maintenance to support residents’ comfort and safety.

You will follow daily standards and work with a diverse care team to ensure clean, safe environments. Available days, evenings, and weekends; casual status reflects flexible hours to meet resident needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of the 10th school grade.
• Experience in basic cleaning or custodial tasks is acceptable.
• General knowledge of housekeeping equipment and sanitation procedures.
• Infection control procedures and safe cleaning practices.
• Inventory and record-keeping basics.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas to health standards.
• Vacuum, shampoo rugs, and maintain upholstery.
• Empty waste, transport trash to disposal areas.
• Disinfect equipment and surfaces; maintain storage areas.

Skills

Communication in English

Health awareness

Empathy

Team orientation

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Make an Impact on Seniors Health!

We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours! This position would be for our facility in Calgary Millrise Seniors Living located at 14911 5 Street SW Calgary, Alberta, T2Y 5B9: https://seniorsliving.sehc.com/locations/millrise

Make an Impact on Seniors Health!

We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours! This position would be for our facility in Calgary Millrise Seniors Living located at 14911 5 Street SW Calgary, Alberta, T2Y 5B9: https://seniorsliving.sehc.com/locations/millrise

Position Summary

Reporting to the Hospitality Services Manager, and/or designate, the housekeeper is required to do cleaning, custodial and simple maintenance work; to follow daily custodial standards and instructions; and perform related work as required

Why join our team?

• Competitive Total Rewards. So much more than a paycheque ! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay, and exclusive staff perks.
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition. Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training, and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and location across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions.
• Innovative.At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into seniors’ health and Aging.
• Purpose & Impact Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
• Manage your life. At SE, you’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.

Status: Casual

Hours: Available Days, Evenings, and weekends.

Position Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, lockers, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Keep storage areas and carts well stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Polish silver accessories and metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Replenish bathroom supplies with soap, paper products and other necessary supplies.
• Clean and sanitize bathroom fixtures, floors, counters as needed.
• Empty and clean trash cans.
• Sort, count, and mark clean linens, and store them in linen closets.
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
• To wash and hang drapes, and dust window blinds.
• Move and arrange furniture, and turn mattresses.
• Report on safety issues and the need for maintenance repairs.
• Receive and stock supplies in appropriate areas.
• Develop and standardize newer and improved methods of cleaning for better results at lower costs.
• Work cooperatively with all staff members.
• Perform related work as required.

Position Qualifications

• Completion of the 10th school grade. .
• Experience as may be gained through functioning in a capacity requiring performance of basic cleaning and custodial tasks. Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• General knowledge of modern housekeeping equipment, sanitation materials and procedures, modern laundry equipment and procedures;
• infection control procedures and requirements; sanitary kitchen upkeep and clean procedures; cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment;
• Washing and wearing quality fabrics; mending techniques;
• Clerical record keeping methods sufficient to keep inventory of supplies.
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines

Skills And Abilities

• Must be in good health and free from communicable diseases, physically able to perform tasks related to the position.
• Must be free of allergies or conditions, which may be aggravated by working with cleaners, detergents and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral English.
• Ability to take direction and learn procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, patience and concern in provide quality services to clients

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

Accessibility

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