Housekeeping Aide | Permanent Unscheduled Part-Time

Sienna Senior Living; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Aide to join their team. This vital role involves ensuring the cleanliness and safety of residents' environments, enhancing their day-to-day experience. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of hygiene and sanitation while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company committed to innovation and growth in the senior living sector and help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning practices and infection control principles.
• Good interpersonal and effective communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of residents' rooms and common areas.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning, maintaining safety and hygiene.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Knowledge of Infection Control

Cleaning Practices

Education

Secondary School Graduate

Job description

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Housekeeping Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Housekeeping Aide, your typical day will impact in the following ways:

1. Ensuring the daily neatness and cleanliness of residents’ rooms, offices, and common areas including, but not limited to, rooms and equipment such as: furniture, closets, windows, walls, floors, shower and tub rooms, washrooms, reception area, break rooms, etc.
2. Cleaning, sanitizing, and performing duties, including but not limited to: routine, deep, terminal and discharge cleaning, floor cleaning and maintenance, and waste management according to schedules.
3. Maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles.
4. Checking that supplies are adequate in housekeeping and that equipment is in proper working order before commencing daily routine.
5. Carrying out duties in a positive and professional manner within a multidisciplinary team.
6. Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

1. Secondary school graduate or approved equivalent.
2. Knowledge related to infection control, cleaning practices, housekeeping operations, and equipment.
3. Good interpersonal skills.
4. Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
5. All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check (applicable to Ontario applicants).
6. All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check (applicable to British Columbia applicants).

Bonus points for having:

1. Previous experience in Institutional Cleaning/Laundry in a Long Term Care setting is desirable.

Act upon your desire to help others and join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.