housekeeping aide

*HOUSEKEEPING AIDE*

*Primacare? Living Solutions* is a privately held Canadian long-term care operator based in Toronto. We put people first by delivering exceptional care and fostering a progressive, supportive workplace. As an accredited member of CARF and OLTCA, we lead innovative approaches to senior living.

Building on the Meaningful Care Matters® Butterfly Model, we have advanced dementia care through *Albert?s Journey*?a program that blends person-centred practices, family engagement, and tools like *ALL-B*, our AI assistant. The program integrates leading frameworks (DementiAbility, GPA, U-First, PIECES) and incorporates insights from *The Albert Project*, our VR research demonstrating clinically significant benefits for residents with moderate to severe dementia. Together, these innovations reduce documentation time, standardize best practices, and support dignified, emotion-focused care for residents with dementia and responsive behaviours.

*What We Offer!*

· a work environment that is respectful, supportive, and safe

· access to professional development training and mentoring opportunities

· competitive compensation

*Your Opportunity!*

Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the *Housekeeping Aide *will maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures.

*Key Responsibilities and Skills:*

* receives assignment, assembles required materials and supplies, loads service care and transports to work area.
* using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents, and following specific procedures,
* work patterns, and routines, performs tasks such as:
* vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing/disinfecting floors;
* spot cleaning walls, windows, and doors between washing;
* dusting, emptying wastebaskets and rearranging furniture; removing waste;
* daily cleaning and disinfecting daily all bathroom fixtures and replenishing supplies;
* cleaning floors, fixtures and furnishings in utility rooms, kitchen, closets, etc.
* ensures privacy of residents during performance of duties
* prepares room for new occupant following prescribed procedures.
* notifies supervisor when supplies are low, or equipment is malfunctioning.
* returns unused supplies and cleans and stores equipment.
* adheres to established department policies and procedures regarding quality and risk
* management, safety, environment, and infection control.
* Perform other tasks as assigned by the Manager Contribute to a home environment for residents that ensures the values of Primacare Living Solutions are maintained and upheld.

*Job Requirements:*

* Previous housekeeping/laundry experience
* Knowledge of infection control principles and workplace safety requirements
* The ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English.

· A Vulnerable Sector Screening check to the satisfaction of Primacare? Living Solutions. One that has been completed with the last six (6) months

· Proof of full immunization (2 doses) against COVID-19

· Annual Flu Vaccine strongly recommended

_Primacare Living Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the Hiring Manager._

_*This posting is for a current vacancy.*_
_*Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used as part of the applicant screening process.*_

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.31 per hour



Experience:
* Laundry /Housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person