Posted 37 months ago
Housekeeping Aide
@ Extendicare (Canada) Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Extendicare (Canada) Inc. is hiring a full-time Housekeeping Aide to clean and sanitize resident apartments and common areas in a long-term care setting. The work includes floor care, steam cleaning, garbage removal and documentation, performed in a position of trust with vulnerable adults. A complete Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitize resident apartments and common areas
- Operate floor care and steam cleaning equipment
- Strip, scrub, spray and buff floor surfaces
- Pick up garbage and transport to designated areas
- Prepare documentation per residence policy
Requirements summary:
- Good oral and written English communication skills
- Knowledge of standard institutional cleaning techniques
- Experience in commercial, residential or healthcare cleaning (desirable)
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Complete Vulnerable Sector Check within six months
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2023-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Cleaning & custodial |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, criminal record |
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Extendicare (Canada) Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 297 |
Job Description
The Housekeeper is responsible for the cleaning and sanitization of all Resident's apartment and common areas.
Key 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 as set out in Revera's Code of Conduct;
- To complete other duties as assigned.
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.
Time Type:
Full timeWhen 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.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
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