Housekeeping/Laundry Aide, Temporary Part Time, Housekeeping

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in Kingston is seeking a Housekeeping/Laundry Aide on a temporary part-time basis. The role involves ensuring services are provided with minimal disruption to residents. Responsibilities include following established cleaning routines, operating laundry equipment, and managing resident laundry. Ideal candidates would have a minimum of Grade 10 education and a collaborative working attitude. Competitive salary and many employee benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities

Responsibilities

• Follows established Housekeeping/Laundry routines and schedules as specified.
• Contributes to timely, consistent and quality cleaning of the premises.
• Operates washer and dryer, making adjustments as necessary.

Skills

Ability to work well with others

Previous health care housekeeping/laundry service experience

Education

Minimum of Grade 10 education

Job description

Overview

Job Code: 19674

Status: Temporary Part Time (up to 3 months)

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $21.76 - $22.93/hr

Posting Period: October 21, 2025 - October 27, 2025

Role

The Housekeeping/Laundry Aide ensures that services are provided throughout Providence Manor with the least possible disruption to residents of the Home. The Housekeeping/Laundry Aide is responsible to perform the duties of the position in a manner that supports and implements the policies, procedures, routines, values, goals and objectives of the Housekeeping/Laundry Department and Providence Care Centre, including goals for providing high quality services and creating a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Follows established Housekeeping/Laundry routines and schedules as specified
• Uses assorted Housekeeping/Laundry equipment in performing various duties
• Contributes to timely, consistent and quality cleaning of the premises, provides general thorough cleaning services, and follows department cleaning procedures as assigned
• Performs such daily duties as damp-dusting, spot cleaning of walls/windows, dust and damp mopping of floors, vacuuming, collecting/disposing of waste and separating recyclable materials and washroom cleaning, and completes other work routine tasks
• Operates washer and dryer and makes any necessary setting adjustments according to supplier’s recommendations to make the cleaning process more efficient
• Sorts, folds, hangs, and stacks each resident’s personal laundry prior to returning it to the resident home area
• Folding, delivering, and putting away resident laundry

Skills And Qualifications Required

• Minimum of Grade 10 education
• Ability to work well with others
• Previous health care housekeeping/laundry service experience is an asset

Why Work At Providence Manor

• A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
• Committed to a person and family-centred approach
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located in downtown Kingston