Housekeeping aide

Job Description HOUSEKEEPING AIDE - Extendicare At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our housekeeping and maintenance team, you will provide clean and safe environment to residents as well as staff in accordance with policies, procedures and work routines. This position is for our Extendicare Kapuskasing Home, located in Kapuskasing, ON. Available opportunities include: Part-Time What you’ll be doing Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents ensures clean and safe environment for residents and staff inside and outside of Long-Term Care facility. Adheres to established company policies and procedures regarding infection prevention and control, quality assurance, fire, and safety etc. Participates in staff meetings as assigned, attends in service education programs and completes all mandatory education as assigned. Collaborates with other departments in such tasks as transferring residents, moving, ordering and storing supplies, ordering/maintenance/distribution of furniture and equipment etc. What you bring Comfortable handing considerable heavy lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching and moving equipment, climbing ladders and exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors. Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures. Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening to be provided. Bilingual in French and English an asset What you’ll get Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you ca enrich your life and the lives of others Employee Family Assistance Program Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada. Time Type: Part time 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 an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected]. We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

The housekeeping aide is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents and staff by using specified cleaning and disinfecting agents. They also collaborate with other departments to assist with resident transfers, furniture movement, and supply management.

Candidates must be comfortable with physical tasks such as heavy lifting, reaching, and climbing ladders while following established safety and infection control protocols. A Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required, and bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.

• Continuous mentorship • Support for life-long learning • Growth opportunities • Employee Family Assistance Program • Competitive compensation

• Quality assurancePreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Housekeeping
• Cleaning
• Disinfecting
• Sanitizing
• Infection prevention
• Quality assurance
• Safety procedures
• Heavy lifting
• Equipment maintenance
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Furniture Cleaning
• Lifting Ability
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Compassion
• Multilingualism
• Biochemistry
• Cultural Safety
• Home Health Care
• Lifelong Learning
• Long-Term Care
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Quality Assurance
• Reviewing Applications

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Housekeeping Aide
• Maid / Housekeeping Staff
• Domestic Housekeepers
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week