Housekeeping/Laundry Aide (Part Time)

Job summary

The Housekeeping/Laundry Aide is responsible for performing cleaning and laundry tasks efficiently while ensuring the comfort and needs of residents are met. The role involves working under the direction of the Facility Manager to maintain high standards of cleanliness within the facility.

Job details

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities. Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area. Under the direction of the Facility Manager, responsible for performing housekeeping and laundry tasks in an efficient and cooperative manner, and with due consideration for the needs and comfort of the residents. Qualifications: Able to perform heavy lifting tasks and visual acuity for inspecting linens and to ensure cleaning tasks are performed to standard Some experience in institutional housekeeping or laundry is an asset Excellent customer service skills Must be comfortable using computer/phone applications Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English. Ability to communicate in Chinese an asset. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Considerable lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, walking and bending Exposed to chemicals, body waste, garbage Shift work Please apply before: 2026-09-22 Salary Range: $20.27 - $22.52 INTERNAL APPLICANTS: PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THE JOBS HUB Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer: Competitive total compensation package Multi-employer pension plan Professional development opportunities Ongoing learning and development Employee education assistance program Award winning corporate culture Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation. Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate. Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume. This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.

What you’ll do

The Housekeeping/Laundry Aide is responsible for performing cleaning and laundry tasks efficiently while ensuring the comfort and needs of residents are met. The role involves working under the direction of the Facility Manager to maintain high standards of cleanliness within the facility.

Requirements

Candidates must be capable of performing heavy lifting and possess visual acuity for inspecting linens. Experience in institutional housekeeping or laundry is considered an asset, and the ability to follow instructions in English is required.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package • Multi-employer pension plan • Professional development opportunities • Ongoing learning and development • Employee education assistance program • Award winning corporate culture • Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Heavy Lifting · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Housekeeping
• Laundry services
• Customer service
• Heavy lifting
• Visual acuity
• Computer literacy
• Phone applications
• Communication
• Time management
• Support Services
• Lifting Ability
• Compassion
• Shift Work
• Elderly Care
• Customer Service
• English Language
• Geriatric Nursing
• Leadership
• Hospice
• Linens
• Long-Term Care
• Managed Care
• Caregiving
• Visual Acuity

Job areas

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