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Housekeeping Aide | Temporary, Part-Time | Days

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a secondary school graduate, knowledgeable in cleaning practices, possess good interpersonal skills, communicate effectively in English, and pass a Vulnerable Sector or Criminal Records Check.
  • You will clean and sanitize residents' rooms and common areas, perform routine and deep cleaning, manage supplies and waste, and ensure a safe environment while collaborating with the 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.

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 hours for the Housekeeping Aide position?

The role is temporary and part-time, specifically during the day.

Is experience in cleaning necessary for this position?

While previous experience in Institutional Cleaning/Laundry in a Long Term Care setting is desirable, it is not mandatory.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this role?

You must be a secondary school graduate or have an approved equivalent.

What language skills are required for this position?

Effective verbal and written English communication skills are required.

Are background checks required for applicants?

Yes, all applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check if applying from Ontario, and a Criminal Records Check if applying from British Columbia.

What kind of cleaning duties will I be responsible for?

You will be responsible for ensuring cleanliness in residents’ rooms, offices, and common areas, as well as performing routine, deep, terminal, and discharge cleaning.

Is there a focus on infection control in this role?

Yes, maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles is a key responsibility.

What kind of team environment will I be working in?

You will be working in a multidisciplinary team, and it’s important to carry out your duties in a positive and professional manner.

How can I support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. You can contribute by respecting and embracing differences among team members and residents.

How do I apply for this position?

You can apply directly through the Sienna Senior Living careers page or your preferred job application platform.

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.