HOUSEKEEPING AIDE, CASUAL

Devonshire Retirement; Windsor; Presencial; CAD 22.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive wages

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Devonshire Retirement is seeking a Housekeeping Associate to maintain high cleanliness and sanitation throughout the home. You will actively engage residents in daily activities, ensuring a warm, respectful environment for seniors.

The role reports to the Environmental Services Manager and requires basic training, CPR/First Aid preferred, and prior housekeeping experience in healthcare or hospitality settings.

Formación

• Ability to read, write, and understand oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated empathy for the elderly and a caring approach.
• Experience in housekeeping and sanitation best practices.

Responsabilidades

• Performs housekeeping tasks including surface cleaning, vacuuming, disinfecting, and waste management.
• May include basic laundry duties.
• Completes mandatory training and follows safety procedures.
• Respects residents’ privacy and dignity in a warm setting.
• Communicates effectively with residents, families, and team members.
• Supports the Retirement Homes Act and health & safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Empathy for elderly

Attention to detail

Reading & writing

Descripción del empleo

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Housekeeping Associate reports to the Environmental Services Manager and is expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures. A major part of your role as a housekeeper will be to actively involve residents in everyday domestic living, creating meaningful occupations & activities.

Wage Rate

The starting wage rate is $19.28/hour.

Vacancy

This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of tasks related to housekeeping services as per the job routines, They include but are not limited to surface cleaning and disinfecting, vacuuming, sweeping, washing, polishing, and garbage/recycling waste management,
• May include laundry services,
• Completes mandatory training as scheduled,
• Maintains safe Infection Control and Health and Safety Practices,
• Respects privacy, and dignity and promotes confidentiality within a warm homely setting,
• Reports any safety or risk concerns immediately to the Environmental Services Manager or designate,
• Maintains effective communication with Residents, families, and fellow associates,
• Promotes the vision, mission, and values, as well as the Residents’ Bill of Rights,
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and understand oral and written instructions,
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate preferred,
• Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in hospitality or a retirement home,
• Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting is an asset,
• Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of the elderly,
• Ability to work from the heart and make others smile,
• Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions,
• Knowledge and understanding of the Retirement Homes Act and other applicable legislation,
• Familiar with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act,
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results from less than 6 months old and must be able to provide three supervisory references.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Support for personal and professional growth

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager.