Housekeeping Aide

County of Lambton; Forest; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Lambton is seeking a part-time cleaner for a Long-Term Care division in Southwestern Ontario. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean environment for Elders, staff and visitors, with duties spanning cleaning, laundry, and daily coordination with nursing and management.

The position requires a Grade 10 education or higher, no previous experience, and physical ability to perform demanding tasks. The wage range is $23.34–$25.59 per hour, with hours scheduled as needed.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education or higher.
• No related experience required.
• Must possess physical ability to perform duties as described.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect all contact points such as door handles and light switches.
• Scrub and wipe toilets, sinks, and countertops.
• Dust all areas and clean floors (vacuum, mop, wax as needed).
• Perform weekly heavy cleaning of resident rooms and common areas.
• Manage laundry tasks: linens, carts, and delivery to locations.

Skills

Cleaning

Laundry

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Description

Division: Long-Term CareJob Status: Part TimeNumber of Positions: 1Hours of Work: As scheduledWage Rate: $23.34 - $25.59/hourPosting Date: Monday, October 19, 2026Closing Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026

About UsThe County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents.

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services.

We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

About the RoleTo provide a safe and clean environment for all Elders, staff, and visitors.

Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesCleaning Environment:

• Disinfect all contact points – door handles, light switches, handrails, phones etc.
• Scrub and wipe down toilets, sinks and counter tops
• Routine dusting throughout Homes
• Floor Care – vacuum and shampoo carpets, sweep, mop, scrub, buff and wax floors
• Perform heavy cleaning weekly – total cleaning of resident's rooms, office space, utility rooms, etc. Remove curtains for laundering, wash walls, beds, floors, and bathrooms

Laundry Services:

• Place orders for linens in a timely fashion
• Maintain log of linens delivered and returned
• Deliver laundry carts and supplies to appropriate locations
• Change linens when beds are made for Elders
• Pack and move Elders’ belongings

Communication:

• Perform Elder review once weekly (15 min. - 1 hr)
• Daily review involvement with nursing, management, supervisors and families

Water Temperature:

• Randomly check water temperature in various locations twice a day throughout Home adhering to Ministry guidelines

General:

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: Not applicable

Indirect Supervision: Not applicable

Functional Authority: Occasionally provide guidance, instruction, and direction to others, i.e., Elders, staff, volunteers.

What We Are Looking ForMinimum Formal Education

• Completion of Grade 10

Experience

• No related experience is required

Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone [phone] or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.