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Housekeeping/Laundry Aide (Casual) – Pine Meadow Nursing Home
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Job Description Position Title: Housekeeping Aide/Laundry Aide (Casual) – Pine Meadow Nursing Home Time Type: Casual Posting Date: 2026-06-23 Primary Location: Pine Meadow Nursing Home Job Description: The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for the cleaning and sanitization of all Resident's rooms and common areas. The Laundry Aide is responsible for the collection, sorting, washing, repair and delivery of Resident's laundry. Key Responsibilities: Housekeeping Aide To clean areas according to assigned schedules using appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures; To clean Resident's room and common areas, including furniture, kitchen and washroom fixtures, walls, ceilings, lights, vents and windows; To operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment; To strip, scrub, spray, and buff all carpet and non-carpet floor surfaces; To pick up garbage and transport to designated areas; Laundry Aide To assist in the collection and sorting of soiled personal clothing and linens and pre- treat stains as required; To load and unload washers and dryers ensuring that proper settings are used and that chemical supplies are at an appropriate level; To inspect soiled linens or personal laundry and complete any required repairs, e.g. rips, tears, buttons; To fold, segregate and stack linens and residents' clothing and ironing as required; To deliver linens and clothing to appropriate areas; To adhere to established residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices; To prepare documentation as required according to residence policy; To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it; To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents; To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place; To participate in the Quality Improvement Program; To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Pine Meadow Nursing Home’s Code of Conduct; To complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Strong oral and written English communication skills Ability to follow instructions and provide feedback on a day-to-day basis Knowledge and experience with institutional cleaning techniques, commercial laundry procedures and ability to meet physical requirements of the job Must be familiar with standard sewing and mending techniques. Demonstrated knowledge of proper linen care and stain removal Previous experience in commercial/residential/Healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is desirable Ability to work with minimal supervision Proficiency in a second language is an asset Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one. When you choose to build your career with Pine Meadow Nursing Home, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. Time Type Part time Compensation Details Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care home. When you join us, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. We are committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better. Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.
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About Extendicare
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission: Helping people live better