Housekeeper South West Edmonton
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
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- Working hours
- 15 Hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Make an Impact on Seniors' Health!
We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours!
Position Summary
Reporting to the Coordinator, and/or designee, the housekeeper is required to do cleaning, custodial work; to follow daily custodial standards and instructions; and perform related work as required. This position serves 3 sites in Southwest Edmonton.
Status: PT / Perm
Hours: 15 Hours per week (5 hours per location)
Flexible between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM (30 hours bi-weekly)
Schedule
Monday-Friday
Position Responsibilities
Include but not limited to:
DEIA: We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute and succeed.
Date Posted: October 15, 2026
We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours!
Position Summary
Reporting to the Coordinator, and/or designee, the housekeeper is required to do cleaning, custodial work; to follow daily custodial standards and instructions; and perform related work as required. This position serves 3 sites in Southwest Edmonton.
Status: PT / Perm
Hours: 15 Hours per week (5 hours per location)
Flexible between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM (30 hours bi-weekly)
Schedule
Monday-Friday
Position Responsibilities
Include but not limited to:
- Clean rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
- Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
- Empty wastebaskets, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
- Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
- Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
- Keep storage areas and carts well stocked, clean, and tidy.
- Polish silver accessories and metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.
- Replace light bulbs.
- Replenish bathroom supplies with soap, paper products, and other necessary supplies.
- Clean and sanitize bathroom fixtures, floors, and counters as needed.
- Empty and clean trash cans.
- Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
- Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
- To wash and hang drapes, and dust window blinds.
- Report on safety issues and the need for maintenance repairs.
- Develop and standardize newer and improved methods of cleaning for better results at lower costs.
- Work cooperatively with all staff members.
- Perform related work as required.
- WHMIS Certification.
- Completion of the 10th school grade.
- Experience as may be gained through functioning in a capacity requiring performance of basic cleaning and custodial tasks. Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- General knowledge of modern housekeeping equipment, sanitation materials and procedures, modern laundry equipment and procedures;
- infection control procedures and requirements; sanitary kitchen upkeep and clean procedures; cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment;
- Washing and wearing quality fabrics; mending techniques;
- Clerical record-keeping methods sufficient to keep inventory of supplies.
- All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines
- Must be in good health and free from communicable diseases, physically able to perform tasks related to the position.
- Must be free of allergies or conditions, which may be aggravated by working with cleaners, detergents and equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral English.
- Ability to take direction and learn procedures.
- Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, patience, and concern in providing quality services to clients.
DEIA: We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute and succeed.
Date Posted: October 15, 2026
More about this job
Responsibilities
Clean resident rooms and shared areas, including floors, carpets, furniture, bathrooms, windows, and equipment, while following sanitation and infection-control procedures. Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment, report safety or maintenance concerns, and work cooperatively with staff across three Southwest Edmonton sites.
Requirements
Applicants must have WHMIS certification, completion of Grade 10, and experience performing basic cleaning or custodial tasks, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. They must be physically able to perform the work, communicate effectively in English, follow directions, and pass the applicable vulnerable sector criminal record check.
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Cleaning
- Custodial Work
- Floor Care
- Sanitation
- Infection Control
- Waste Disposal
- Cleaning Equipment Operation
- Supply Inventory
- Laundry Procedures
- Record Keeping
- Communication
- Following Instructions
- Teamwork
- Empathy
- Attention to Safety
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Social Services
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- WHMIS Certification
- Housekeeping
- Custodial Work
- Cleaning
- Sanitation
- Infection Control
- Cleaning Equipment
- Vacuum Cleaners
- Carpet Shampooers
- Floor Scrubbing Machines
- Floor Waxing Machines
- Germicides
- Steam Sterilizers
- Laundry Procedures
- Sanitary Kitchen Upkeep
- Cleaning Supplies
- Supply Inventory
- Record Keeping
- Waste Disposal
- Bathroom Sanitation
- Maintenance Reporting
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
- Client- and Family-Centered Care
- Senior Care
- Health and Safety