Housekeeper - Casual

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.
For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

The Housekeeping Aide 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 place

- To participate in the Quality Improvement Program

- To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity; and

- To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

- Good oral and written English communication skills

- Ability to provide feedback on a day-to-day basis

- Knowledge and experience with standard institutional cleaning techniques

- Previous experience in commercial / residential/ Healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is desirable

- Ability to work with minimal supervision

- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job

- Proficiency in a second language is an asset

- Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.