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Housekeeping Aide Permanent Unscheduled Part-Time 07:00 - 15:00

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
    Facilities Management
  • Mississauga

AI generated summary

  • You must be a secondary school graduate, know infection control and cleaning practices, have good interpersonal skills, and pass a Vulnerable Sector or Criminal Records Check. Experience in Long Term Care is a plus.
  • You will clean and sanitize resident rooms and common areas, manage waste, ensure equipment functionality, and maintain infection control, all while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

  • Secondary school graduate or approved equivalent.
  • Knowledge related to infection control, cleaning practices, housekeeping operations and equipment.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Must have effective verbal and written English communication skills.
  • All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
  • All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
  • Previous experience in Institutional Cleaning/Laundry in a Long Term Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring the daily neatness and cleanliness of residents’ rooms, offices and common areas including, but not limited to, rooms and equipment including: furniture, closets, windows, walls, floors, shower and tub rooms, washrooms, reception area, break rooms, etc.
  • Cleaning, sanitizing, and performing duties, including but not limited to: routine, deep, terminal and discharge cleaning, floor cleaning and maintenance, and waste management according to schedules.
  • Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles.
  • Checking that supplies are adequate in housekeeping and equipment is in proper working order before commencing daily routine.
  • Carrying out duties in a positive and professional manner within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Housekeeping Aide position?

The working hours for the Housekeeping Aide position are from 07:00 to 15:00.

Is this position permanent or temporary?

This is a permanent unscheduled part-time position.

What are the primary duties of a Housekeeping Aide?

The primary duties include ensuring the cleanliness of residents’ rooms, offices, and common areas, performing cleaning and sanitizing tasks, maintaining a safe environment for residents, checking supplies and equipment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

What qualifications are required for the Housekeeping Aide position?

A secondary school graduate or approved equivalent is required, along with knowledge related to infection control, cleaning practices, and good interpersonal skills.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this role?

Previous experience in institutional cleaning/laundry in a long-term care setting is desirable and will be considered a bonus.

Will I need to undergo a background check?

Yes, all applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check (for Ontario applicants) or Criminal Records Check (for British Columbia applicants).

What skills are essential for the Housekeeping Aide?

Effective verbal and written English communication skills, along with good interpersonal skills, are essential for the role.

Does Sienna Senior Living support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Is there any support for accommodations during the recruitment process?

Yes, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process upon request, in accordance with provincial regulations.

Cultivating happiness in daily life

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Mission & Purpose

At Sienna Senior Living, our Purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. Our work does not stop at providing the highest quality of service and care to our residents - it goes much further. Each and every day, we strive to bring happiness into our residents’ lives by enabling our team to put their passion for their work into action and supporting families to bring joy into our homes. Sienna is one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of senior living options, with 93 high-quality residences in key markets in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care under our Aspira retirement brand, as well as long-term care, specialized programs and services, and expert management services. Our approximately 12,000 team members are committed to helping residents discover happiness through personalization, choice and community engagement in a comfortable, home-like setting. Our aim is to consistently create a positive resident experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture that are driven by shared Values and a commitment to innovation and excellence. As leaders in the sector, we leverage technology and best practices to constantly set new benchmarks for quality. At the same time, we never lose sight of our vision— to be Canada’s most trusted and most loved senior living provider.