Housekeeping Aide (Part Time) - Riverside Place LTC

Extendicare; Riverside; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare Inc. is seeking a part-time Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness in residents' apartments and common areas. The role involves following schedules, using proper cleaning and sanitation methods, and ensuring a safe, respectful environment.

Candidates should have strong English communication, ability to work with minimal supervision, and be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

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.
• Experience in commercial, residential or 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.

Responsibilities

• Clean areas per schedule using approved cleaning and sanitation methods.
• Clean residents' apartments and common areas, including furniture and fixtures, walls, ceilings, lights, vents and windows.
• Operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment.
• Strip, scrub, spray, and buff all carpet and non‑carpet floor surfaces.
• Pick up garbage and transport to designated areas.
• Adhere to established residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices.
• Prepare documentation as required according to residence policy.
• Be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote them.
• Attend in‑service training as required to better serve the needs of the residents.
• Attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera’s Code of Conduct.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Feedback

Cleaning techniques

Healthcare cleaning

Work independently

Physical requirements

Second language

Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Clean areas according to assigned schedules using appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures.
• Clean Resident's apartments and common areas, including furniture, kitchen and washroom fixtures, walls, ceilings, lights, vents and windows.
• Operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment.
• Strip, scrub, spray, and buff all carpet and non‑carpet floor surfaces.
• Pick up garbage and transport to designated areas.
• Adhere to established residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices.
• Prepare documentation as required according to residence policy.
• Be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote them.
• Attend in‑service training as required to better serve the needs of the residents.
• Attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera’s Code of Conduct.
• 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.
• Experience in commercial, residential or 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.

Time Type: Part time

Base salary is one component of a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, health benefits, and long‑term career growth opportunities.