Housekeeping Aide PPT

Position Details

• Job Category: Mapleview Lodge
• Posted: September 25, 2026
• Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
• Salary: $24.29 to $28.95 per hour
• Shift Rotation: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Location: George Tackaberry & Family Home, Athens, Ontario
• Union: OPSEU 494 (Maple View Lodge) bargaining unit

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Support Services Supervisor, the Housekeeping Aide will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the building and outside area of home, as well as laundry responsibilities. This position will provide a combination of functions; a clean infectious free environment, quality laundering and return of personal clothing/items.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Grade 12 education
• Good interpersonal skills combined with excellent verbal communication skills
• Good physical health
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently within a team environment
• Have flexibility with work schedule, willing to accept shifts on short notice
• Ability to exercise good judgement
• Demonstrate ability to organize work routines efficiently and effectively to ensure work requirements are based on priority and in accordance with accepted practices and standards
• Previous experience in housekeeping and laundry would be considered an asset
• Previous work experience dealing with the elderly and public would be considered an asset
• WHMIS training an asset

Position Responsibilities

• Perform duties within legislative and regulatory standards set out in applicable Provincial and Municipal Acts
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties consistent with operational policies, Ministry of Health Long Term Care standards, and Residents’ Bill of Rights
• General housekeeping, deep cleaning, disinfecting, floor care, vacuuming, waste management, cleaning of bathrooms, bedrooms, closets, halls, windows, curtains
• Sorting, washing, drying, folding, labelling and distribution of resident personal laundry items and Maple View Lodge items
• Stay abreast with departmental operating procedures and protocols
• Use chemicals safely and timely according to MSDS sheets
• Remove garbage, laundry and clean containers
• Maintain organized, safe and clean work/storage area
• Operate housekeeping, laundry and nursing equipment such as carts, mops, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubber, upholstery cleaner, washer, dryer, iron, labelling machine, ladders, step stools
• Move furniture daily, push wheelchairs and geriatric chairs, manage garbage and launder chutes and cardboard compactor
• Ensure residents’ laundered personal items are neatly folded/hung and returned to residents’ rooms
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, walking, climbing, standing, confined spaces work
• Orient new staff to duties
• Maintain safety, effectiveness, functioning and cleanliness of equipment
• Report problems/needs and suggest improvements to Environmental Services Manager
• Monitor supply availability and utilize supplies efficiently
• Restock assigned areas and work areas with required supplies
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, workshops, education (e.g., WHMIS, Fire & Safety training)
• Ensure cleaning products are properly labeled with WHMIS labels
• Use Personal Protective Equipment and ensure safe practices
• Accept extra duties and scheduling changes as required
• Maintain personal health, hygiene and appearance
• Maintain documentation within the department
• Support all areas of the department
• Adhere to health and safety legislation and corporate policies
• Maintain confidentiality per PIPEDA, FIPPA, and Personal Health Information Act
• Other related duties as requested