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Job summary

Clean and sanitize residents’ apartments and shared areas using established schedules, methods, and safety procedures. Operate floor-care and steam-cleaning equipment, handle waste, complete required documentation and training, and support resident rights and the residence’s quality and conduct standards.

Job details

Description 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! Mission Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Housekeeper is responsible for the cleaning and sanitization of all Resident’s apartment and common areas. Wage: $18.00/hour Key Outcomes Live our values of Human Focus, Creativity and Excellence Lend a helping hand Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank) 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 as set out in our Code of Conduct 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. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, location, and internal equity, and is expected to fall within the posted range.

What you’ll do

Clean and sanitize residents’ apartments and shared areas using established schedules, methods, and safety procedures. Operate floor-care and steam-cleaning equipment, handle waste, complete required documentation and training, and support resident rights and the residence’s quality and conduct standards.

Requirements

Applicants need good oral and written English communication skills, knowledge or experience with standard institutional cleaning techniques, and the ability to work with minimal supervision and meet the job’s physical requirements. Commercial, residential, or healthcare cleaning and laundry experience is desirable, and a current Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening completed within six months is required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Institutional Cleaning
• Commercial Cleaning
• Residential Cleaning
• Healthcare Cleaning
• Laundry Procedures
• Sanitization
• Floor Care
• Operation Of Floor Care Machines
• Steam Cleaning
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Feedback
• Working With Minimal Supervision
• Time Management
• Attention To Detail
• Resident Relations

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Trades