Housekeeper LTC
The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the facility by cleaning rooms, furnishings, and common areas. Additionally, the role involves actively engaging with residents to create meaningful social interactions and a warm, homely environment.
- On-site
- Hamilton, ON
- Posted Aug 11, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
“How do you live in the moment?” We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for. The Housekeeper reports to the Environmental Services Manager and is expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures. A major part of the role of a housekeeper will be to actively involve residents in everyday domestic living, creating meaningful occupation and activities. Wage Rate: The starting wage rate is $17.86 Vacancy: We are hiring employees to work on a casual basis to help us fulfill our scheduling needs and fill vacant shifts as they arise. We are offering flexible hours. Responsibilities: * Receives assignment, assembles required materials and supplies, loads service cart and transports to work area. * Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents and following specific procedures, work patterns and routines, performs tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing/disinfecting floors, spot cleaning walls, windows and doors between washing, dusting, washing, sanitizing/disinfecting furniture, shelves, woodwork, etc., emptying waste baskets and rearranging furniture, removing waste, daily cleaning and disinfecting daily all bathroom fixtures and replenishing supplies, cleaning floors, fixtures and furnishings in utility rooms, kitchen closets, etc. * Ensures the privacy of residents during performance of duties. * Respects privacy, dignity and promotes confidentiality within a warm, homely setting. * Prepares room for new occupants following prescribed procedures. * Notifies Manager when supplies are low, or equipment is malfunctioning. * Returns unused supplies and cleans and stores equipment. * Identifies potential liability issues and takes action to minimize risk * Other duties as assigned and or indicated in the Job Task Inventory Qualifications: The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows: * Some understanding of chemicals and equipment used in cleaning * Ability to follow written and oral instructions * Ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions * Ability to work from the heart and make others smile * Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions * To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction. * To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk. * Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one * As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements * Two supervisory references required * Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer. What do we offer you? * Competitive wages * Employee benefits * Employee perks * Employee and Family Assistance Program * Support for personal and professional growth We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.
What you’ll do
The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the facility by cleaning rooms, furnishings, and common areas. Additionally, the role involves actively engaging with residents to create meaningful social interactions and a warm, homely environment.
Requirements
Candidates must have an understanding of cleaning chemicals and equipment, along with the ability to follow written and oral instructions. Applicants are required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check, proof of vaccinations, and documented TB test results.
Benefits
• Employee benefits • Employee perks • Employee and family assistance program • Support for personal and professional growth
Listed skills
- Time managementPreferred
- Customer servicePreferred
- TeamworkPreferred
- Attention to detailPreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Cleaning
- Sanitization
- Disinfecting
- Time management
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Chemical handling
- Furniture Cleaning
- Administrative Functions
- Cleanliness
- Confidentiality
- Mopping
- Sanitation
- Woodworking
- Scheduling
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Social Services
- Administrative
- Housekeeper
- Maid / Housekeeping Staff
- Domestic Housekeepers
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week