General Attendant (2026-10858)

Job summary

Perform housekeeping, janitorial, laundry, and sanitizing tasks throughout the residence, while maintaining clean and safe common areas and workspaces. Support residents through deliveries, wellness checks, medication reminders, and emergency response, while following infection-control and workplace-safety procedures.

Job details

Shift hours: 4pm-10pm Accountability Objective Our Day Hosts, General Attendants and Night Attendants play an invaluable role in our community by responding to emergencies throughout the residence, keeping the safety and well-being of our residents their number one priority. In addition, our Day Hosts, General Attendants and Night Attendants play a critical role in ensuring our infection and sanitation control measures are maintained. Without you, we wouldn't be able to keep our residence's sparkling clean! Your passion for cleanliness and eye for detail helps to set our residence apart. Under the direction of the Health and Wellness Manager, our Day Hosts, Night Attendants and General Attendants are responsible for performing housekeeping or janitorial tasks in an efficient manner, and responding to emergencies as they may arise with due consideration for the needs and comfort of the residents. Background/Oualifications r Minimum of grade l2 education required. Prior experience in a similar housekeeping/janitorial position within a senior living community is preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language. r Attention to detail is essential in ensuring cleaning tasks are performed to standard. r Dependable, responsible and an ability to work well with others in a team environment and independently. Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence. r Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Strong time-management skills required. r Must be comfortable working with disinfectant and cleaning chemicals as well as hazardous materials. Comfortable working with various technologies. r Be able to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate a strong ability to problem solve as well as make decisions in an efficient manner. A resident-oriented individual, whose visions and values align with those of the residence. Gilmore Gardens Retirement Residence - Day Host/General Attendant/Night Attendant Kev Responsibilities , Key Responsibilities Participates in and adheres to continuous quality improvement standards. Adheres to infection prevention control protocols to ensure resident safety and wellbeing. Day host perform daily and weekly cleaning, laundry, and vacuuming of resident suites as required in accordance with established procedures, schedules, and job routines. Cleans all common areas according to established policies, procedures, and schedules. informs direct supervisor when supplies of housekeeping/janitorial inventory are low. Performs additional cleaning and sanitizing as required, in accordance with established procedures and schedules. Picks up and disposes of garbage from waste containers daily. Assists with the operations of laundry service including washing, drying, folding, sorting and delivery, as required. Ensures housekeeping and laundry rooms, closets, equipment, and carls are kept in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. Provides general assistance to residents, as required. Report any equipment or maintenance concerns within the residence to direct supervisor or designate. Completes Occupational Health and Safety audits, as assigned. Responsible for room service delivery, and other deliveries to residents, as required. Conducts wellness checks at specified times to ensure well-being of residents daily. Day Host and General Attendant follow up with residents who have not reported downstairs for mealtime to ensure well-being. Conducts medication reminders to residents when scheduled. Required to respond to emergency calls in accordance with our policies and procedures. During overnight shift, responsible for conducting regular rounds of the building, and safety checks. Following procedure in the case of an emergency. Performs role, utilizing positive communication u,ith residents and families. Gilmore Gardens Retirement Residence - Dai Host/General Attendant/Night Attendant 3 Key Responsibilities - continued Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers. Uses the appropriate lines of communication with supervisory staff. Performs other duties as assigned by the Health and Wellness Manager or designate. Complies with all corporate policies and procedures. Completes all required mandatory training/education. Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System/Globally Harmonized System. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills. Additional Qualifications Education Valid First Aid ceretoificate is required Skills Environmental/Health and Safety/Regulatory, First Aid

What you’ll do

Perform housekeeping, janitorial, laundry, and sanitizing tasks throughout the residence, while maintaining clean and safe common areas and workspaces. Support residents through deliveries, wellness checks, medication reminders, and emergency response, while following infection-control and workplace-safety procedures.

Requirements

A minimum of Grade 12 education and a valid First Aid certificate are required; prior housekeeping or janitorial experience in a senior living community is preferred. Candidates must communicate effectively in English, work independently and as part of a team, manage time well, and be comfortable using cleaning chemicals and technology.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Housekeeping
• Janitorial Cleaning
• Laundry
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• First Aid
• Emergency Response
• Resident Assistance
• Medication Reminders
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Cleaning Chemical Safety

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Customer Service & Support
• Security & Safety

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