Housekeeper

Opening its doors in the summer of 2025, Hospice of Elgin is redefining end-of-life care for individuals and families in Elgin County. Our ‘cottage-like’ facility will have the honor of caring for individuals and their families by providing expert care at end-of-life

Hospice of Elgin will provide wrap-around care to individuals by addressing pain & and symptoms, while also supporting the psycho-social, spiritual, and practical needs of the individual. At Hospice, we are committed to supporting exceptional care at the end of life.

The Housekeeper at Hospice of Elgin plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all individuals, families, staff, volunteers, and visitors. Reporting directly to the Manager of Hospice Care, the Housekeeper is responsible for delivering high-quality housekeeping services in accordance with the standards and values of Hospice of Elgin, and in compliance with all relevant health, safety, and infection control guidelines.

The Housekeeper ensures that all areas of the facility are clean, sanitized, and well-maintained, and supports a home-like atmosphere that respects the dignity and comfort of residents receiving end-of-life care.

Compensation

$21.00 – 23.00 / hour

Key accountability of this position includes, but are not limited to :

General Housekeeping and Environmental Cleaning

• Perform daily cleaning routines throughout the Hospice, including disinfection of high-touch. surfaces, resident rooms, communal areas, family lounges, staff areas, administrative offices, and bathrooms.
• Conduct general outdoor cleaning tasks, including sweeping or salting sidewalks, cleaning private patios, and collecting garbage.
• Clean and sanitize surfaces such as walls, baseboards, ceilings, ledges, light fixtures, fans, vents, windows, doors, and mirrors on a rotating schedule.
• Maintain tidy, welcoming entrances by sweeping, mopping, and changing entrance mats as required.
• Conduct deep cleaning and terminal cleaning of resident rooms, ensuring all surfaces, furnishings, and equipment are sanitized per infection prevention and control protocols.
• Use and store cleaning supplies and chemicals in accordance with WHMIS guidelines.

Laundry and Linen Services

Equipment and Facility Maintenance Support

Waste and Recycling Management

Additional Duties and Organizational Support

Assist in the development and review of housekeeping-related policies, procedures, and checklists to support quality improvement.

Qualifications

Additional Requirements

How to Apply

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hospice of Elgin is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

Application Acknowledgment

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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