Housekeeping - Casual

Job summary

The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for the cleaning and sanitization of all resident apartments and common areas according to assigned schedules, which includes operating specialized floor care and steam cleaning equipment. Key duties also involve adhering to residence policies, preparing required documentation, and respecting resident rights.

Job details

Wage per hour $18.27 Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees. Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today! The Housekeeping Aide 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; * 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. Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

What you’ll do

The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for the cleaning and sanitization of all resident apartments and common areas according to assigned schedules, which includes operating specialized floor care and steam cleaning equipment. Key duties also involve adhering to residence policies, preparing required documentation, and respecting resident rights.

Requirements

Candidates must possess good oral and written English communication skills and the ability to provide daily feedback, along with knowledge of standard institutional cleaning techniques. Previous experience in commercial, residential, or healthcare cleaning/laundry is desirable, and the ability to work with minimal supervision is required.

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Cleaning equipment · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• Resident · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cleaning
• Sanitization
• Floor Care Machines Operation
• Steam Cleaning Equipment Operation
• Carpet Stripping
• Carpet Scrubbing
• Carpet Spraying
• Carpet Buffing
• Garbage Removal
• Policy Adherence
• Documentation Preparation
• Resident Rights Awareness
• In-Service Training Attendance
• Staff Meeting Attendance
• Quality Improvement Participation
• English Communication

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Administrative
• Social Services

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