Job Description
Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the Housekeeper is responsible for the cleaning and sanitization of all Resident’s apartment and common areas.
Key Outcomes:
- Live our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
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Lend a helping hand
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Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families
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Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)
Key Responsibilities:
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To clean areas according to assigned schedules using appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures
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To clean Resident’s apartments and common areas, including furniture, kitchen and washroom fixtures, walls, ceilings, lights, vents and windows
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To operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment
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To strip, scrub, spray, and buff all carpet and non-carpet floor surfaces
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To pick up garbage and transport to designated areas
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To adhere to established residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices
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To prepare documentation as required according to residence policy
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To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
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To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents
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To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place
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To participate in the Quality Improvement Program
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To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct
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To complete all other tasks as assigned.
Required Education, Credentials and Experience:
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Good oral and written English communication skills
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Ability to provide feedback on a day-to-day basis
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Knowledge and experience with standard institutional cleaning techniques
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Previous experience in commercial / residential/ Healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is desirable
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Ability to work with minimal supervision
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Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job
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Proficiency in a second language is an asset
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Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
Hourly pay: $23.76
Time Type
Part time
$23.76 - $25.41
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 committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
