Overnight Housekeeper

About the Role

Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors at a picturesque Retirement Community in Carleton Place, Ottawa Valley. We believe in making each day meaningful and value a vibrant, supportive work culture known as Happier Here™. This full-time overnight housekeeping role includes competitive pay and benefits, team meals, vacation, sick leave, and incentive premiums. Availability to work weekends and holidays is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to detailed cleaning schedules spanning daily to monthly routines.
• Perform floor care including dry and wet mopping, sweeping, and disinfecting as required.
• Manage emergency housekeeping tasks promptly following incidents.
• Maintain cleanliness of both movable and fixed furnishings—dusting, spot cleaning, polishing, and replacing soiled items.
• Empty and sanitize ashtrays and waste baskets, ensuring proper garbage disposal.
• Organize and inspect furnishings, reporting any defects to supervision.
• Clean and disinfect all types of bathrooms, replenish supplies, wash windows and mirrors.
• Prepare suites for new occupants by performing thorough cleaning after move-outs.
• Handle laundry duties including washing, folding, ironing, and delivery.
• Implement and uphold stringent infection control protocols, escalating measures during outbreaks.
• Lead emergency supervisory duties overnight, following approved fire and emergency plans to safeguard community members.
• Keep accurate records and communicate findings to Building Services Manager to enhance community support.
• Collaborate closely with management to meet needs of current and prospective residents.
• Perform additional projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Clear communication abilities with peers and supervisors.
• Strong time management skills and capacity to work independently.
• Team-oriented mindset with understanding of broader operational priorities.
• Physical capability to bend, stretch, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Competency in operating commercial laundry and cleaning equipment.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Up-to-date Safety 24-7 online training completion.
• Experience in housekeeping preferred.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English.

Additional Information

• Compensation ranges from $18.42 to $19.51 per hour.
• Vacancies currently open are for existing positions.
• Use of AI tools in the recruitment screening process.
• Applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada for at least six months.
• All new employees are required to have COVID-19 vaccination, with accommodations available for medical or religious exemptions under applicable Ontario laws.
• Commitment to confidentiality and privacy in daily duties.
• Physical presence mandatory at the community site (no remote options).

We strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and provide necessary accommodations throughout the selection process.