Relief Housekeeping Assistant

CrossReach; Lodge Bay; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossReach is seeking a Housekeeper in Canada to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable resident spaces. You will follow schedules, assist with laundry, and ensure equipment is stored safely. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are valued in a supportive care setting.

Join a team that emphasizes respect, teamwork, and resident wellbeing. Prior cleaning experience is helpful but not required; PVG/UK checks apply per policy.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and reliability are essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Willingness to learn and follow organisational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain resident bedrooms and communal areas.
• Follow cleaning schedules and infection control procedures.
• Support laundry and linen services where required.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is used and stored safely.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and report shortages; report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Help create a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Dependable

Hardworking

Willingness to learn

Job description

As a Housekeeper, you'll help ensure residents enjoy a clean, safe and comfortable environment that feels like home. Through your attention to detail and commitment to high standards, you'll make an important contribution to residents' daily lives and wellbeing.

What You Will Do

• Clean and maintain resident bedrooms and communal areas
• Follow cleaning schedules and infection control procedures
• Support laundry and linen services where required
• Ensure cleaning equipment is used and stored safely
• Monitor cleaning supplies and report shortagesReport maintenance concerns promptly
• Help create a welcoming environment for residents and visitors

About You

You will be dependable, hardworking and able to work effectively as part of a team. You'll take pride in maintaining high standards and understand the importance of cleanliness in a care environment.

Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience would be beneficial but is not essential. We're looking for people with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Why work with us?

At CrossReach, you'll join a team that values respect, teamwork and quality. You'll play an important role in helping residents feel comfortable, safe and at home.

If you're looking for a role where your work is valued and appreciated, we'd love to hear from you.

CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.

Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ's name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.

As a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship.

You will also need to become amember of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of practice.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on [e-mail]

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.