Housekeeper- Full Time

About the Organization

COGIR Real Estate operates senior living communities across Canada, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. For more than 25 years, the organization has focused on improving the day-to-day lives of retirees through compassionate service and dependable care.

The workplace culture is guided by Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence, and the team is looking for people who want purposeful work that has a genuine impact.

Role Overview

The Housekeeping Aide will be responsible for keeping resident apartments and shared spaces clean, sanitized, and well maintained.

Work Schedule

This is a Monday to Friday role, with working hours from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned spaces in line with the planned schedule, using the correct cleaning and sanitation methods.
• Maintain resident apartments and common areas, including furniture, kitchen fixtures, washroom fixtures, walls, ceilings, lighting, vents, and windows.
• Use floor care machines and steam-cleaning equipment as needed.
• Carry out stripping, scrubbing, spraying, and buffing of carpeted and hard floor surfaces.
• Collect garbage and move it to the designated disposal area.
• Follow residence rules, safety standards, and approved work practices at all times.
• Complete documentation and records as required by residence procedures.
• Respect and support Resident Rights & Responsibilities.
• Take part in training sessions to better support resident needs.
• Attend staff meetings to stay updated on residence changes and announcements.
• Contribute to the Quality Improvement Program.
• Work responsibly in a position of trust with vulnerable adults.
• Represent the organization’s values, with particular attention to ethics, morality, and integrity.
• Perform other duties when assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
• Ability to give and receive day-to-day feedback effectively.
• Working knowledge of standard institutional cleaning methods.
• Prior experience in commercial, residential, or healthcare cleaning, including laundry tasks, is preferred.
• Comfortable working with limited supervision.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the role.
• Second-language ability is considered an advantage.
• A current Vulnerable Sector Check, including a Criminal Background Check, dated within the last six months, is required or the candidate must be willing to obtain one.

Additional Information

The employer is committed to inclusive hiring practices and can provide accommodation during the hiring process upon request.