Part-time Casual Housekeeper

Shepherd Village Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Shepherd Village Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Part-time Casual Housekeeper. The role reports to the Manager, Facilities and involves cleaning duties to maintain a safe, inviting environment for residents.

Flexibility in hours and shifts is essential, with opportunities to contribute to a community-focused not-for-profit organization. Applicants should be legally eligible to work in Canada, possess basic English, and have experience with housekeeping procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must be able to read, write, and converse in basic English.
• Commitment to PHIPA and Shepherd Village policies to protect residents’ information.
• Flexibility in hours and shifts is required.
• Experience with housekeeping procedures/equipment; knowledge of OHSA/WHMIS; care model preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Team player with strong attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean, safe, inviting environment for residents’ comfort and quality of life.
• Maintain efficient housekeeping duties while fostering positive relationships with residents, families, visitors and staff.
• Follow Shepherd Village policies and Workplace Health & Safety Act requirements.
• Work in varied areas with assigned duties; perform cleaning tasks across rooms, common areas, offices, entrances, elevators and staff areas.
• Perform routine and deep-cleaning tasks: dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, moving furniture, and weekly cleaning of rooms and kitchens.
• Report deficiencies to the coordinator and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform transfers within the Village as required.

Skills

Basic English

PHIPA compliance

Flexible hours

Housekeeping procedures

OHSA/WHMIS knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attendance & punctuality

Job description

Shepherd Village is Toronto's largest not-for-profit senior community and has been dedicated to the well-being of seniors since 1961. We’re committed to meeting the changing physical, spiritual and social needs of seniors through quality care and compassionate service. Everything we offer is designed to enhance the quality of life and peace-of-mind of our residents, and their family and friends.

Shepherd Village is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Part-time Casual Housekeeper.

What You Will Work On

Reporting to the Manager, Facilities, the successful applicant will be expected to perform assigned housekeeping duties, assuring a clean, safe, inviting environment for the residents of Shepherd Village; the safety and well-being of our residents, visitors and staff is of paramount importance in any task performed by members of the department. To ensure residents receive excellent care and services. The successful applicant will do this by increasing their comfort, independence and control in their lives and their involvement in all decisions. The successful applicant will support their families and the community's involvement in their lives.

What You Can Expect from Us

• Great culture as confirmed by the Organization having receive the Great Places to Work certification in November 2025.
• An opportunity to participate in and contribute to the work of the largest, not-for-profit seniors care community in Toronto.
• Location on a major transit line with a bus stop positioned at the Organization’s property.

How You’ll Create Impact

• Provide a clean, safe, and inviting environment for Shepherd Village residents to support their comfort, independence, and quality of life.
• Maintain efficient and effective performance of all aspects of the Housekeeper duties while fostering positive relationships with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Follow all Shepherd Village policies, procedures, and Workplace Health & Safety Act requirements.
• Work in varied areas with assigned duties, ensuring cleanliness through tasks such as emptying waste receptacles, cleaning washrooms, replenishing supplies, disinfecting surfaces, and maintaining offices, entrances, elevators, and staff areas.
• Perform routine and deep-cleaning tasks, including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, moving furniture for weekly thorough cleaning, and completing projecting cleaning in rooms, common areas, and kitchen.
• Report deficiencies to the coordinator and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform transfers within the Village as required.

What Are Your Skills and Experience

• MUST be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write basic English.
• Professional conduct with a commitment to comply with the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and related policies of Shepherd Village to ensure the protection of individuals whose personal health information is in the custody or control of the organization.
• Flexibility in hours and shifts is a must.
• Experience with housekeeping procedures and equipment, with knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHMIS, and the model of care is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills suited to residents, families, visitors, and staff.
Team player attitude and ability to accept and follow directions.
• Proven track record of excellent attendance and punctuality.

Please note that this posting is for an existing position.

Deadline: September 29, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to accessibility in the candidate application and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements of the vacant position. Applicants are asked to please make their accommodation requirements known when contacted.

Successful candidates must provide a complete and current (i.e. within six months prior to hire date) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.