Glen Hill Gardens
Housekeeping Aide – Casual
Join Our Team at Glen Hill Gardens!
Glen Hill Gardens is Durham Region’s newest long-term care home and designed to provide exceptional care and services in a modern, resident-centered environment. As part of the Durham Christian Homes family, we are committed to enriching the lives of seniors through compassion, respect, and excellence.
We are currently seeking Casual Housekeepers to join our Environmental Services team. If you take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments and enjoy making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors, we would love to hear from you.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the Casual Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, families, visitors, and staff. This role plays a key part in supporting infection prevention and control practices while contributing to a positive resident experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily housekeeping and environmental cleaning duties throughout resident rooms, common areas, and service areas.
- Follow established cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing procedures to support infection prevention and control standards.
- Prepare resident rooms for new admissions and transfers.
- Maintain resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality while performing duties.
- Identify and report maintenance concerns, supply shortages, or equipment issues.
- Work collaboratively with team members while providing excellent customer service to residents, families, and visitors.
- Participate in mandatory education and in-service training programs.
Qualifications
- Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in healthcare, long-term care, retirement living, hospitality, or a related environment.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of cleaning products, equipment, and safe work practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding of infection prevention and control practices is an asset.
- Health and Safety certification is considered an asset.
Physical Requirements
This position requires extended periods of standing and walking, frequent bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling, and the ability to perform physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Glen Hill Gardens?
- Be part of a brand-new long-term care home from the very beginning.
- Work in a modern, purpose-built environment.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors every day.
- Join a supportive, values-driven, not-for-profit organization.
- Opportunities for additional shifts and future career growth.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Successful candidates will be required to provide:
- A current Police Vulnerable Sector Check .
- Proof of compliance with the Home's Immunization and Communicable Disease Surveillance Policy.
- Proof of a two-step TB test (or chest x-ray, if applicable) in accordance with Ministry requirements.
Apply Today!
If you are passionate about providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for seniors, we encourage you to apply.
Glen Hill Gardens is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance.
Vacancy Type: Existing Vacancy
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: Glen Hill Gardens does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants during the recruitment process. Please note that third-party job boards may utilize AI-driven features independent of the Home's recruitment practices.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $22.37 per hour
Work Location: In person
