Housekeeping Aide Casual Agecare Riverview-3

AgeCare Ltd.; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper in Medicine Hat, Canada, to clean and sanitize resident apartments and common areas.

You will follow scheduled procedures, operate cleaning equipment, and maintain high hygiene standards in a healthcare setting. The role requires reliable English communication, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and experience with institutional cleaning techniques.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of standard institutional cleaning techniques.
• Experience in healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is desirable.
• Ability to meet physical demands and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clean areas according to assigned schedules using cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures.
• Clean Resident's apartments and common areas, including furniture, fixtures, walls and floors.
• Operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment.
• Strip, scrub, spray and buff carpet and non-carpet floors.
• Complete documentation and adhere to residence policies; participate in meetings and training.

Skills

English communication

Work independently

Institutional cleaning techniques

Healthcare cleaning experience

Laundry procedures

Job description

The Housekeeper is responsible for the cleaning and sanitization of all Resident's apartment and common areas.

Key Responsibilities

• To clean areas according to assigned schedules using appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures;
• To clean Resident's apartments and common areas, including furniture, kitchen and washroom fixtures, walls, ceilings, lights, vents and windows;
• To operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment;
• To strip, scrub, spray, and buff all carpet and non-carpet floor surfaces;
• To pick up garbage and transport to designated areas;
• To adhere to established residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices;
• To prepare documentation as required according to residence policy;
• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;
• To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents;
• To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place;
• To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct;
• To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written English communication skills
• Ability to provide feedback on a day-to-day basis
• Knowledge and experience with standard institutional cleaning techniques
• Previous experience in commercial / residential/ Healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is desirable
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.