Part-Time Housekeeping Aide

Extendicare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare Guildwood Villa in Toronto is seeking a part-time housekeeping aide to help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents. You will clean resident rooms, bathrooms, dining areas, and common spaces, using cleaning methods and products in line with infection prevention protocols.

The successful candidate will have previous housekeeping experience in healthcare or similar settings, strong attention to detail, the ability to lift and move supplies, and good

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare, long-term care, retirement, hotel, or commercial settings is an asset.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals, and infection control practices.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move housekeeping equipment and supplies.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, dining rooms, lounges, offices, and other facility spaces.
• Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and disinfect floors, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and high-touch surfaces.
• Empty garbage and recycling containers and dispose of waste according to facility procedures.
• Clean and replenish washrooms with required supplies.
• Spot clean walls, doors, windows, handrails, light switches, and other surfaces.
• Maintain dining rooms, serveries, activity rooms, lounges, and nursing station areas throughout the day.
• Perform scheduled deep cleaning tasks, including floor care, furniture cleaning, window cleaning, and detailed disinfecting.
• Support infection prevention and control practices by following proper cleaning, disinfecting, and waste-handling procedures.
• Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, damaged equipment, and supply shortages.
• Maintain housekeeping equipment, cleaning carts, and storage areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Assist with seasonal cleaning and special projects as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure resident comfort and satisfaction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support resident care and operational needs.

Skills

Cleaning methods & infection control

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Lifting/moving supplies

Job description

## Part-Time Housekeeping AideApply: LTC - Guildwood Villa (Guildwood Pkwy.): Part time: Posted Today: R35904**Job Description****Shifts****The shifts will be every other weekend and every other Monday and Thursday, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts whenever available.** ## **Key Responsibilities*** Clean and sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, dining rooms, lounges, offices, and other facility spaces.* Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and disinfect floors, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and high-touch surfaces.* Empty garbage and recycling containers and dispose of waste according to facility procedures.* Clean and replenish washrooms with required supplies.* Spot clean walls, doors, windows, handrails, light switches, and other surfaces.* Maintain dining rooms, serveries, activity rooms, lounges, and nursing station areas throughout the day.* Perform scheduled deep cleaning tasks, including floor care, furniture cleaning, window cleaning, and detailed disinfecting.* Support infection prevention and control practices by following proper cleaning, disinfecting, and waste-handling procedures.* Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, damaged equipment, and supply shortages.* Maintain housekeeping equipment, cleaning carts, and storage areas in a clean and organized manner.* Assist with seasonal cleaning and special projects as assigned.* Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure resident comfort and satisfaction.* Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support resident care and operational needs. ## **Qualifications*** Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare, long-term care, retirement, hotel, or commercial settings is an asset.* Knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals, and infection control practices.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.* Ability to lift, push, pull, and move housekeeping equipment and supplies.* Good communication and customer service skills.* Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.## ## Working Conditions* Standing and walking for extended periods.* Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.* Exposure to cleaning products and disinfectants.* Working in resident care environments while maintaining privacy, dignity, and respect.Commitment to Resident Care: Housekeepers play a vital role in providing a clean, safe, comfortable, and home-like environment that supports the health and well-being of residents. ## Time TypePart time When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail]. We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.**Time Type:**Part time At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail]. We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.