About the role
Baycrest Hospital
has an exciting opportunity for a
HOUSEKEEPING AIDE
Housekeeping Main Complex
Posting Number: 9714
Position Type: Casual
Shift Type: On-call / Casual
Union: SEIU Service
Hourly Pay Rate: $27.06 - $27.62
Date Posted: March 17, 2026
Internal Closing Date: March 26, 2026
About Us
Baycrest Hospital and the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged provide specialized geriatric care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive and dementia-related needs. As Canada’s only health system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, we bring together compassionate care, clinical excellence and leading expertise in dementia care, cognitive health and seniors’ wellness.
Our integrated continuum — spanning hospital care, long-term care and community-based seniors’ services — ensures every older adult benefits from evidence-based practice, geriatric medicine and a team deeply experienced in aging and brain-health care.
Job Summary
The Environmental Services Department in the Hospital consists of Housekeeping, Linen and Laundry, and other Support Services, for our clients in the Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
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Cleans and disinfects patient and resident rooms
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Cleans and disinfects washrooms
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Empties waste receptacles
-
Sweeps and mops floors
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Cleans and disinfects nursing stations, clinical and non-clinical spaces, and public areas
-
Office cleaning
-
Vacuums carpets
-
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Current High school completion or equivalent required
- Previous housekeeping experience preferred
- Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset
- Effective customer service, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team
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About Baycrest
Headquartered on a 22-acre campus in Ontario and fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest is the global leader in developing and providing innovations in aging and brain health.
Baycrest is unique in the world, combining a comprehensive system of care for aging patients, one of the world's top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, dedicated centres focused on mitigating the impact of age-related illness and impairment, and unmatched global knowledge exchange and commercialization capacity.
An independent benchmarking study concluded that few institutions match the breadth and uniqueness of the integrated models of service delivery and the calibre of translational research at Baycrest.
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About the role
Baycrest Hospital
has an exciting opportunity for a
HOUSEKEEPING AIDE
Housekeeping Main Complex
Posting Number: 9714
Position Type: Casual
Shift Type: On-call / Casual
Union: SEIU Service
Hourly Pay Rate: $27.06 - $27.62
Date Posted: March 17, 2026
Internal Closing Date: March 26, 2026
About Us
Baycrest Hospital and the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged provide specialized geriatric care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive and dementia-related needs. As Canada’s only health system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, we bring together compassionate care, clinical excellence and leading expertise in dementia care, cognitive health and seniors’ wellness.
Our integrated continuum — spanning hospital care, long-term care and community-based seniors’ services — ensures every older adult benefits from evidence-based practice, geriatric medicine and a team deeply experienced in aging and brain-health care.
Job Summary
The Environmental Services Department in the Hospital consists of Housekeeping, Linen and Laundry, and other Support Services, for our clients in the Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
-
Cleans and disinfects patient and resident rooms
-
Cleans and disinfects washrooms
-
Empties waste receptacles
-
Sweeps and mops floors
-
Cleans and disinfects nursing stations, clinical and non-clinical spaces, and public areas
-
Office cleaning
-
Vacuums carpets
-
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Current High school completion or equivalent required
- Previous housekeeping experience preferred
- Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset
- Effective customer service, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team
Not the right fit? Search for Housekeeping Aide jobs in Toronto, ON
About Baycrest
Headquartered on a 22-acre campus in Ontario and fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest is the global leader in developing and providing innovations in aging and brain health.
Baycrest is unique in the world, combining a comprehensive system of care for aging patients, one of the world's top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, dedicated centres focused on mitigating the impact of age-related illness and impairment, and unmatched global knowledge exchange and commercialization capacity.
An independent benchmarking study concluded that few institutions match the breadth and uniqueness of the integrated models of service delivery and the calibre of translational research at Baycrest.