HOUSEKEEPING AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes in Ontario is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to support residents by cleaning and sanitizing living spaces, kitchens, and common areas. The role reports to the Environmental Service Manager and is a temporary part-time position with day shifts.

Responsibilities include cleaning bathrooms and dining areas, stocking towels and linens, and assisting with laundry. The job requires a high school diploma or GED, strong English, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Detail-oriented, confidential, and professional.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and reach, bend, lift and pull.
• Passion for providing quality care to residents in a long-term care setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, kitchen, and dining areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, glasses, pots and pans; wipe and dust surfaces.
• Vacuum and clean floors, wash linens and replace as needed.
• Notify maintenance if something is not working correctly.

Skills

Detail-oriented

English

Team player

Communication

Professional

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Hourly Wage: $24.52

Status: Temporary Part Time Vacancy

Shift: Days - 7:00am-3:00pm

End Date: March 1, 2027

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reports to: Environmental Service Manager

The Housekeeping Aide provides support to the residence by, cleaning and sanitizing to ensure that our Residents are living in the best environment possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean – Perform general cleaning and sanitizing tasks throughout the assigned property. Clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchen, and dining areas. Wash dishes, utensils, glasses, pots and pans. Wipe and dust surfaces in rooms and clean mirrors. Vacuum and clean floors, rugs, furniture, and drapes. Remove and replace linens, bedspreads, and blankets.
• Stock – Wash and stock all towels, washcloths, and hand towels in bathrooms. Fold laundry and put away as needed.
• Other – Pick up and empty trash containers. Load washer and dryer as needed. If applicable, notify maintenance if something is not working correctly.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Detail-oriented, confidential, and professional
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and reach, bend, lift and pull
• Passion for providing quality care to residents in a long-term care setting
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player

Additional Requirements include

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.
• TB screening documentation as required under the Southbridge Care Homes’ Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Policy

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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