Environmental Service Worker (Housekeeping Laundry Aide) – Long Term Care
- Kitchener, ON, Canada
Part-time
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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:
Qualifications
To be hired into this role, you must have:
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.
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.
- 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
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
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.
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Responsibilities
Clean and disinfect Residents’ rooms and shared areas, and wash and dry Residents’ clothing and linens to support infection control and a safe, comfortable home environment. Follow WHMIS and health and safety procedures, operate cleaning and laundry equipment, and support coworkers with shift coverage as needed.
Requirements
Applicants must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent and experience in housekeeping and laundry; healthcare or hospitality experience is an asset. They must also be able to operate commercial laundry and cleaning equipment and have a Vulnerable Sector Screening check completed within the past six months and an up-to-date two-step TB test from within the past year.
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Operations
- Cleaning and Disinfection
- Infection Control
- Commercial Laundry Equipment Operation
- Cleaning Equipment Operation
- WHMIS Compliance
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Teamwork
- Shift Flexibility
- Vacuuming
- Mopping
- Dusting
- Resident Care
Benefits
- Flexible Shift Scheduling
- Extended Health Benefits
- Pension/RRSP Matching
- Company Events
- Paid Days Off
- Internal Promotion Opportunities
- Educational Support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Environmental Services
- Long-Term Care
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Resident Care
- Infection Control
- Disinfection
- WHMIS
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Health and Safety Standards
- Commercial Washer
- Commercial Dryer
- Auto-Scrubber
- Vacuum
- Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Two-Step TB Test
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma
- Shift Coverage
- Healthcare
- Hospitality