Senior Living Housekeeper & Laundry Aide

COGIR Real Estate; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Real Estate in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Housekeeping and Laundry Aide to maintain clean and sanitary resident apartments and common areas. You will follow schedules, use appropriate cleaning methods, and ensure safety rules are followed.

Responsibilities include cleaning resident apartments and common areas, operating floor care machines, and supporting the daily quality program while respecting resident rights and privacy.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written English communication skills.
• Ability to provide feedback on a day-to-day basis.
• Knowledge and experience with standard institutional cleaning techniques.
• Previous experience in commercial / residential/ Healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is desirable.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• To clean areas according to assigned schedules using appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures.
• To clean Resident's apartments and common areas, including furniture, kitchen and washroom fixtures, walls, ceilings, lights, vents and windows.
• To operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment.
• To strip, scrub, spray, and buff all carpet and non-carpet floor surfaces.
• To pick up garbage and transport to designated areas.
• To adhere to established residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices.
• To prepare documentation as required according to residence policy.
• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it.
• To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents.
• To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place.
• To participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity.
• To complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Feedback daily

Cleaning techniques

Minimal supervision

Physical capability

Job description

Cogir Real Estate in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Housekeeping and Laundry Aide to maintain clean and sanitary resident apartments and common areas. You will follow schedules, use appropriate cleaning methods, and ensure safety rules are followed.

Responsibilities include cleaning resident apartments and common areas, operating floor care machines, and supporting the daily quality program while respecting resident rights and privacy.