HOUSEKEEPING AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes in Kitchener, ON is seeking a Housekeeping Aide for a temporary part-time role. The position runs days (7:00am-3:00pm) with an expected end date of March 1, 2027, reporting to the Environmental Service Manager.

The role focuses on cleaning, sanitizing, and supporting residents' living environment to ensure comfort and safety. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, are detail-oriented and professional, with strong English communication.

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 and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Clean – Perform general cleaning and sanitizing tasks throughout the assigned property. Clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchen, and dining areas.
• Stock – Wash and stock 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; notify maintenance if something is not working correctly.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Confidential

Communication

Team player

English proficiency

Lifting up to 25 pounds

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Home: Forest Heights

Location: Kitchener, ON

Hourly Wage: $24.52

Position: Housekeeping Aide

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

• 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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