Housekeeping/Laundry Aide (PPT) (2) (SEIU 12.26)

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential.

As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career.

As a Housekeeping/Laundry Aide at Norview Lodge, you’ll help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents by providing housekeeping, laundry, and linen services throughout the home. Your work will directly support resident comfort, dignity, well-being, and quality of care.

Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake housekeeping tasks in Resident rooms, hallways, bathrooms, tub rooms, dining areas, storage areas, lounges, offices, lunch rooms, kitchens and service areas throughout the home
• Undertake cleaning and sanitizing of all areas of the home on a routine basis (including floor and project cleaning), including watering of plants and flowers
• Conduct housekeeping supply inventory control procedures, stock carts when needed, stock home areas as required
• Clean work areas, including floors, equipment and work carts on a daily basis to keep equipment in a clean and orderly fashion
• Use detergents, chemicals, germicides, and other cleaning supplies in a safe manner; wear personal protective equipment as instructed and use safe work practices
• Undertake laundry procedures (gather, sort, wash, dry, inspect, fold and distribute) for both Resident personal items and home linen
• Conduct the admission / discharge / transfer process as related to Resident belongings (labelling, safety inspections, etc.)
• Adhere to infection control policies, procedures, protocols, routine and additional practices as required
• Orientate new staff and student placements as required
• Participate as a team member in providing Resident centered care and service
• Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health and Safety standards, guidelines and legislation, including compliance with Public Health standards and Ministry of Long-Term Care regulations and other relevant legislation
• Participate in in-service educational opportunities
• Maintain an awareness (at all times) of emergency procedures; participate in drills and associated educational opportunities
• Be aware of and comply with all Corporate and home policies and procedures
• Confidentiality is of extreme importance and must always be maintained
• Occasionally may be directed to assist co-workers in tasks not directly related to this position
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
• Environmental Services for Frontline Staff Course or willing to complete prior to start date in the role
• Experience in a long term care home housekeeping setting would be considered an asset

Skills and Abilities:

• Resident and Customer focus
• Good communication skills (both oral and written)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to interact with elderly Residents
• Ability to operate telephone system, industrial cleaning equipment and operate housekeeping machinery.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Benefits

Posting #: SEIU 12.26

Position: Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

Position Code: 7NLHSL

Status: Permanent Part Time

Number of Vacancies: 2

Employee Group: SEIU Local 1 Canada

Wage: $25.925 - $26.685 per hour (2024 rate) ($1 per hour less for the probation period)

Hours Worked per Week: Up to 24

Division: Emergency and Social Services

Department: Norview Lodge

Reports to: Supervisor, Support Services

Location: Simcoe, ON

Posting Period: August 14, 2026 - August 31, 2026

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