Housekeeping Aide

Job summary

The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting resident suites and common areas to ensure a sanitary environment. They also manage waste disposal, operate cleaning equipment, and maintain the organization of utility and storage rooms.

Job details

The Opportunity Do you take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces? As a Housekeeping Aide at Chartwell, you’ll help ensure our residents enjoy a comfortable and sanitary environment they can truly call home. Your attention to detail, commitment to quality, and care for our community will make a positive difference every day. What You’ll Do * Clean, dust, and disinfect resident suites, including bedrooms, bathrooms, furniture, and kitchenettes * Maintain cleanliness in all common areas and offices * Collect and dispose of garbage safely and efficiently * Operate floor machines and robots * Keep utility and storage rooms organized, clean, and safe * Follow all health, safety, and infection prevention protocols What You’ll Bring * Secondary School education or relevant experience * Previous housekeeping experience, ideally in a residential or healthcare setting * Strong teamwork and communication skills * A customer-focused mindset with a dedication to exceeding expectations * Ability to stay organized and maintain a safe, efficient work environment What We Offer * A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated * Competitive compensation and benefits * Opportunities for leadership development and career growth * A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents Additional Requirements * Ability to work flexible hours as needed * Physical ability to meet job demands, including standing, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods, and operating cleaning equipment * Preparedness to respond to emergency situations * Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities. Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email [email protected] or call 1-888-663-6448. Chartwell may use artificial intelligence to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting resident suites and common areas to ensure a sanitary environment. They also manage waste disposal, operate cleaning equipment, and maintain the organization of utility and storage rooms.

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school education or relevant experience, with preference given to those with a background in residential or healthcare settings. Applicants must be physically capable of performing manual labor and must pass a criminal background check and TB test.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Leadership development • Career growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Infection Prevention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Housekeeping
• Cleaning
• Disinfecting
• Sanitation
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Customer service
• Time management
• Safety protocols
• Infection prevention
• Equipment operation
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Furniture Cleaning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Leadership Development
• Preparedness
• Tuberculosis
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Social Services
• Housekeeping Aide
• Maid / Housekeeping Staff
• Domestic Housekeepers
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners