Housekeeping aide

Job summary

The housekeeping aide is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas according to a set schedule. Duties include emptying garbage, replenishing supplies, and performing deep cleaning tasks as assigned.

Job details

Job Description 8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Pick up housekeeping cart from housekeeping room in basement and proceed to clean areas in basement. Collect cleaning supplies and chemicals. 8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Men’s Change Room – With disinfectant cleaner. Clean sink Toilet Empty garbage Replenish supplies Dust mop and wet mop floor 8:30 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. Staff Lounge – With disinfectant cleaner. Clean sink Clean all tables Empty garbage Wipe inside and out of fridge Replenish supplies Empty recycles Dust mop and wet mop floor 8:35 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. Proceed to 1st floor 8:40 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Clean rooms 100-112 Clean toilet Empty garbage Wet mop entire floor 10:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Break 11:20 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. Clean rooms 113-123 Clean toilet Empty garbage Wet mop entire floor 1:20 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Lunch 1:50 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Clean rooms 124-127 Clean toilet Empty garbage Wet mop entire floor 2:10 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Deep clean one room as per schedule 2:25 pm – 2:30 pm End of shift bio-out Note – Any other duties as assigned by supervisor delegate. Reviewed by Yimaj Hassen Date: February 29, 2024 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 careers@extendicare.com. 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.

What you’ll do

The housekeeping aide is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas according to a set schedule. Duties include emptying garbage, replenishing supplies, and performing deep cleaning tasks as assigned.

Requirements

The role requires the ability to follow a structured daily cleaning routine and adhere to safety and hygiene standards. Candidates must be able to perform physical cleaning tasks throughout the facility.

Benefits

• Health support • Financial well-being support • Long-term career growth

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Housekeeping
• Cleaning
• Sanitization
• Waste management
• Supply replenishment
• Time management
• Disinfecting
• Compassion
• Cultural Safety
• Mopping
• Long-Term Care
• Reviewing Applications

Job areas

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