Casual Housekeeping Aide, Riverview Gardens

Position Details

• Job Status: Permanent Casual
• Union: RVG Unifor
• Location: Riverview Gardens, Long-Term Care
• Closing Date: September 10, 2026, 11:59pm EST
• Employment Type: Casual
• Work Location: On-site

Job Description

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has openings for permanent casual Housekeeping Aides at Riverview Gardens Long-Term Care Home.

The Housekeeping Aide maintains the Home in a clean, orderly condition to provide a safe, pleasant environment for the residents, staff and visitors of the home.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
• Perform all duties in adherence to the guidelines and regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, and the policies and procedures of Riverview Gardens and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ministry of Long-Term Care
• Safe operation of all equipment including vacuums, floor polishers, auto scrubbers, floor machines and any other equipment that pertains to the housekeeping department
• Safe handling and storage of all chemicals within the Housekeeping Department
• Assist nursing with portering of residents to the dining room for breakfast
• Ensure all store rooms and carts are stocked and secured properly
• Collect all waste material from containers and transport to holding area
• Clean all rooms and contents within the home regularly according to job routines including washrooms, tub rooms, resident rooms, offices, halls, store rooms, utility rooms, furniture, drapes based on daily, weekly or monthly assignments
• Make residents' beds in the morning, including stripping, cleaning and remaking any soiled beds
• Replenish all needed supplies in areas such as toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.
• Ensure housekeeping closets are ready and stocked for each weekend
• Report all repairs to maintenance via the work order program and all needed inventory to the supervisor
• Communicate concerns expressed by residents, families and staff to the Registered Nurse responsible for the floor
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and hazard-free manner; follow infection prevention and control procedures to avoid spread of infection (hand washing, use of protective clothing/equipment)
• Attend ongoing in-service training
• In absence of Supervisor, Environmental Services or designate, take direction from Registered Staff responsible for the resident floor
• Assist in orientation of new staff within the Housekeeping department
• Perform other related duties as assigned in accordance with job responsibilities or departmental objectives

Essential Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent education (e.g. GED certificate) required
• Ability to work daily with hospital grade chemicals, cleaners or detergents
• Strong customer service skills required
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control preferred
• Knowledge of cleaning supplies and housekeeping equipment preferred
• Ability to set priorities, organize and follow scheduled workload for productivity
• Must be pleasant, respectful and patient with residents, families and visitors

Other Qualifications

• Healthcare experience in housekeeping preferred; Long-Term Care experience an asset
• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions
• Working knowledge of scheduling systems (e.g. PM Worx, Punch Clock, Workforce Edge) or similar programs
• Basic computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Certifications, Memberships, Licenses

• Membership in Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) or Ontario Healthcare Housekeepers’ Association/ISSA an asset
• Health and Safety certification an asset

Work Environment / Hours of Work

• Mostly indoor work
• No guaranteed hours for the position
• Workday hours, afternoons, midnights and weekends
• Must accept short notice call in hours including 4 hour shifts

Background Check Requirements

• Works with vulnerable residents in a sustained and regular position of trust and authority, largely unsupervised; Vulnerable Sector Screen required prior to employment
• Must be 18 years or older to obtain vulnerable police check
• Must promptly disclose any new charges, convictions, orders or restraining orders per Ontario Regulation Section 253 O. Reg 246/22

Essential Physical and Safety Requirements

• Annual flu immunization required
• 2 step TB skin test required
• Non-slip footwear required
• Ability to use auto scrubbers, buffers and ladders
• Frequent bending, stooping and twisting up to 20 lbs to ensure cleaning duties