Housekeeping / Laundry Worker (Temporary, Part-Time)

Position Details

• Employment Type: Part-time
• Contract Duration: Up to 6 months
• Hourly Rate: $27.91 - $28.85 per hour
• Department: Community & Social Programs
• Deadline: 2026-09-08 at 11:59 p.m.

Position Summary

This Unifor position, under the general supervision of the Environmental Supervisor, participates in the provision of housekeeping and laundry services in the Home. Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the Home.

Major Tasks

• Housekeeping: Performs varied tasks to ensure the provision of the Home's housekeeping program for resident’s rooms. Duties include, but are not limited to, cleaning, dusting and wet mopping floors, walls, windows, woodwork, furnishings, light fixtures and washrooms - including fixtures.
• Carbolizes beds when requested or when resident moves.
• Cleans dining rooms and serveries following meals.
• Participates in the inventory of resident’s clothing, labelling same and tracing lost articles.
• Verbally communicates and interacts with residents, supervisors, co-workers, family members, visitors and other departments.
• Is pleasant, courteous, respectful and understanding in all communications and keeps resident information confidential.
• Has good knowledge of and complies with Fire and Evacuation procedures within the Home and all procedures designed to ensure the security and protection of the residents of the Home.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Laundry Operator: Performs technical tasks to ensure washing and drying of clothing is completed properly.
• Sorts dried clothing and linens for folding.
• Folds linen and clothing as per instructions.
• Sorts and weighs the Home and resident’s laundry for washing.
• Hangs all cleaned resident clothing in proper place on clothing racks.
• Participates in the inventory of resident’s clothing, labelling same and tracing lost articles.
• Verbally communicates and interacts with residents, supervisors, co-workers, family members, visitors and other departments.
• Is pleasant, courteous, respectful and understanding in all communications and keeps resident information confidential.
• Has good knowledge of and complies with Fire and Evacuation procedures within the Home and all procedures designed to ensure the security and protection of the residents of the Home.
• This position must take responsibility for personal health and safety insofar as he or she is able under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, complying with provisions of the Act, regulations, and City policies.
• Must use required equipment, protective devices or clothing, report defects or hazards, and avoid endangering self or others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Secondary School graduation diploma together with related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must be willing to place the comfort, happiness and well-being of the residents of the Home above personal consideration.
• Experience in similar duties in a geriatric setting is an asset.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a police record check with vulnerable sector clearance.
• Satisfactory TB documentation.
• This is a Unifor Local 27 position.
• Applications must be received no later than Tuesday September 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
• This position is anticipated to start mid-September for a period of up to 6-months.