HOUSEKEEPING AIDE, TEMPORARY PART-TIME ( 3 MONTH CONTRACT)

Peterborough Retirement; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Support for personal and professional

Job summary

Peterborough Retirement Residence in Peterborough, ON, seeks a Housekeeping Aide on a temporary part-time 3-month contract. The role involves cleaning, sanitizing, and assisting residents, with a starting wage of $17.80 per hour.

Shift pattern includes 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, 40 hours bi-weekly, across Sundays, Thursdays and occasionally midweek days. Responsibilities include cleaning, laundry (potential), training, infection control, and protecting residents' privacy.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and understand oral and written instructions.
• CPR & First Aid certificate preferred.
• Prior housekeeping experience in hospitality or retirement home.
• Experience in health care/hospitality is an asset.
• Empathy for the elderly.
• Ability to connect with residents and promote social interactions.
• Familiar with Retirement Homes Act and OH&S Act.
• Clear vulnerable sector screen, TB test within 6 months, and three supervisory references.

Responsibilities

• Performs housekeeping tasks including surface cleaning, disinfecting, vacuuming, sweeping, washing, polishing, and waste management.
• May include laundry services.
• Completes mandatory training as scheduled.
• Maintains safe infection control and health and safety practices.
• Respects privacy and dignity of residents.
• Reports safety or risk concerns to supervisor.
• Maintains communication with Residents, families, and colleagues.
• Promotes the Residents’ Bill of Rights and home values.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

CPR & First Aid

Housekeeping experience

Care/hospitality exp

Empathy for elderly

Communication with residents

OH&S Act knowledge

Vulnerable sector check

Three references

Job description

HOUSEKEEPING AIDE, TEMPORARY PART-TIME ( 3 MONTH CONTRACT)

Part Time Peterborough Retirement Residence, Peterborough, ON, CA

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1465

Salary Range: $17.80 To $17.80 Hourly

“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 $17.80hour.

Vacancy

This is not an existing vacancy and is a new position.

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.

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Week 1: Sunday, Thursday
Week 2: Monday, Thursday, Saturday
40 Hours Bi-Weekly