Housekeeper

Job No: LEV488

Location: Peterborough, Ontario

Employment Status: Casual

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 10 Jul 2026 EDT

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Do you want to work in a culture where people take care of people?

Do you want a chance to make a difference in people’s lives?

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Housekeeper - Casual

Casual: Permanent

Current Status: Vacant

Hourly Wage to Start: $19.54

Location: Peterborough, ON

Start Date: ASAP

Hours of Work:

Unscheduled. Weekdays and weekends; Casual call ins and vacation coverage

About the Role

The Housekeeper at Applewood Retirement Residence is a key member of the team. They are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the home, ensuring that visitors, residents, and families have a pleasant and safe environment to live and work in. Duties include cleaning of common areas, project cleaning as well as the weekly cleaning of the resident's room. Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules. Clean and maintain housekeeping cart to ensure all appropriate supplies are available and re-stocked. Report malfunctions in equipment and repairs needed to Environmental Manager. Notify Housekeeping Manager when housekeeping supplies are low. Follow job routines and instructions. Flexible with other duties as assigned. Maintain confidentiality of all facility information.

Qualifications:

Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in a retirement or long-term care setting.
Exhibits a caring and nurturing attitude while demonstrating true concern for the residents they support.
Ability to relate to all levels of staff, residents, and their families, volunteers with a high degree of patience, tolerance, and confidentiality.
Good communication skills both oral and written
Possess initiative and the ability to make responsible choices that support resident’s best interest.
Knowledge of WHMIS and the importance of keeping all cleaning materials under close watch at all times.
Ability to manage priorities, time and multi-task
Effective team player who works well independently as well as with other team members
Able to make responsible choices that uphold optimal customer service and support resident's best interests.
Polite & professional demeanor to maintain a positive image and reputation for Applewood Retirement Residence

If you are looking to join an amazing team, love to work with seniors and are dedicated to making a difference, Apply Today!

Lev Senior Living is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify Lev Senior Living if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation Lev Senior Living will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.

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