housekeeping aide

Job Description

HOUSEKEEPING

Job Description

Welcome to a World of opportunities with us! Quality care is our top priority. Caring for people is at the core of everything we do. Extendicare isn’t so much a workplace as it is a care-place.

When 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.

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

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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.