Environmental Service Worker (Housekeeping Laundry Aide) – Long Term Care

Job summary

The Environmental Service Worker is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents by performing housekeeping and laundry tasks. This includes disinfecting rooms, operating cleaning equipment, and adhering to infection control and safety protocols.

Job details

Company Description We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families. Job Description Our Environmental Service Workers know housekeeping and laundry is about more than cleaning — it’s about creating a welcoming, safe environment where Residents feel comfortable and cared for. Every task you do helps support dignity and quality of life. If you were working for us as a Environmental Service Worker, here are some of the things you would have done last week: Washed and dried Residents’ clothing and linens, ensuring items were returned fresh and in good condition Disinfected and cleaned to support infection control Cleaned Residents’ rooms and common areas, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and bathrooms Followed WHMIS guidelines and safe handling procedures for all cleaning products Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to Health & Safety Standards Worked as part of a supportive team, assisting coworkers and covering shifts as needed (days, evenings, weekends, and last-minute call-ins) Took pride in creating a comfortable, homelike environment for Residents every day And supported your team as needed. When you apply, if you have your credentials, we will try our best to reach out to you within the week (hopefully within a few days). When you’re eligible with us for benefits, you can expect a variety of them: Flexibility in shift scheduling to support your home life When eligible, you can enjoy full range of extended Health benefits Pension/RRSP matching And many Company Events like our annual recognition parties, team theme parties, lunches, outings, and paid days off We prioritize promoting from within and support our employees' educational needs because we care for the team we have put together. We come to our workplace each day understanding that we are entering our Residents' Home, and we are there to support them. While we don't take ourselves seriously, we take our jobs seriously and love to have fun with each other and the Residents! Qualifications To be hired into this role, you must have: Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent Experience in housekeeping and laundry (healthcare or hospitality setting an asset) Ability to operate commercial laundry and cleaning equipment (washer, dryer, auto-scrubber, vacuum, etc.) Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) check completed within the past 6 months TB 2 Step updated within the last year Additional Information While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team. This posting is for an upcoming vacancy. Department: Environmental Services Compensation: up to CAD 22.07 - hourly

What you’ll do

The Environmental Service Worker is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents by performing housekeeping and laundry tasks. This includes disinfecting rooms, operating cleaning equipment, and adhering to infection control and safety protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent and have experience in housekeeping or laundry services. Applicants are also required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check and a recent TB 2-step test.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits • Pension/RRSP matching • Company events • Paid days off • Flexible shift scheduling

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Housekeeping
• Laundry operations
• Infection control
• Cleaning
• WHMIS guidelines
• Health and safety standards
• Commercial laundry equipment
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Artificial Intelligence
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Cleaning Products
• Mopping
• Floor Scrubbers
• Infection Control
• Linens
• Safety Standards
• Shift Scheduling

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Hospitality
• Social Services
• Housekeeping/Laundry Aide
• Maid / Housekeeping Staff
• Domestic Housekeepers
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners