Casual Housekeeper (Idlewyld Manor)

Thrive Group Canada•Hamilton, ON

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Idlewyld Manor is an accredited, non-profit charitable long-term care facility with 192 beds and situated on Hamilton’s west mountain. Our facility sits on a picturesque 13-acre corner lot surrounded by trees and lush gardens and is steeped in a rich history of community service of over 150 years. Idlewyld Manor is also a part of Thrive Group: providing a spectrum of integrated services to support and care for individuals to live as independently as possible and by bringing together like-minded organizations. Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work®! In addition, we have been recognized an awarded as: 2026 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team 2026 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada 2026 Best Workplaces for Women We’re thrilled to be acknowledged for our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace! We are also excited to offer a $500 signing bonus to new hires!

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions – complete documentations as required
Have good physical and mental health and the ability to stand or walk all day
Must be reliable, conscientious, and demonstrate tact and courtesy in dealing with others
High school diploma, or equivalent experience
Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

French language skills are an asset

Responsibilities

Provides housekeeping duties to maintain a home-like environment that is clean, tidy, attractive and safe, employing diligent sanitation practices that ensure effective infection control.
Work collaboratively with other team members; interact positively with residents, residents’ families, visitors and all health team members
Ensure the highest quality of sanitation, cleanliness, and attention to the excellent appearance of our residence and our resident’s clothing,
Clean areas using appropriate cleaning and sanitation procedures. Such cleaning will include, but not be limited to sinks, toilets, tubs, furniture, all facility fixtures, walls, ceilings, lights, vents and windows.
Operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment and strips, scrubs, sprays, buffs and refinishes all carpet and non-carpet floor surfaces.
Perform appropriate garbage removal and disposal, including potentially infectious materials and incontinence products
Adapt cleaning schedule to meet the needs of the resident and other scheduled activities.
Assist in the labelling, collection, distribution, sorting and inspection of clean and soiled personal clothing and linens.
Participate in department Quality Improvement/Risk Management program and any department/facility committees as requested.
Be aware of and practice residence’s fire safety and emergency programs