Housekeeping aide

Job Description

1st FLOOR HOUEKEEPING ROUTINE 

EXTENDICARE SCARBOROUGH 

POSITION:                          Housekeeping aide 1st Floor

TIME:                                   8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

BREAK TIME:                   10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.   

LUNCH TIME:                   1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.  

REPORTING TO:             Support Services Manager or Delegate 

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

 37 Resident Rooms (100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,216,217,218,
219,220,221,222,223.

Please note - 3 deep cleans per week must be completed and any other duties assigned by supervisor delegate. 

8:00 a.m.–8:10 a.m. 

Clean staff lounge and men’s change room then proceed to the floor.

8:10 a.m. – 10:15a.m. 

WHEN STARTING TO CLEAN THE RESIDENT ROOMS NEVER START WITH THE ROOMS FROM THE DAY BEFORE.  BEGIN WHERE YOU ENDED FROM THE PREVIOUS DAY, THIS WILL ENSURE THAT ALL THE ROOMS ARE MAINTAINED AT A GOOD LEVEL. 

PLEASE CHANGE MOP HEAD EVERY ROOM

Cleaning of Resident Rooms – With disinfectant cleaner.

1.Monitor the garbage containers inside and outside for soil 

 2.Dispense bathroom cleaner into toilet, dispense disinfectant cleaner on outside of entire toilet, sink and commode chair (if applicable) using a flip cap. DO NOT USE SPRAY BOTTLE. This is to be done prior to cleaning the resident room which loosens and destroys bacteria and prevents build ups.

 3. Moving clockwise around the room spot clean on all walls, doorframes, door and furniture, removing all fingerprints and soil marks. This would include the bathroom areas as well.  

4.Check window curtains and let the manager know if soiled. 

5.Check privacy curtains and let manager know if soiled. 

6.Clean horizontal surfaces with disinfectants such as bedside tables, over bed table, bedrail. Please let charge nurse know if visible soils so the PSW can clean we can go back and disinfect.

7.high/low dusting light fixtures, furniture and electronics when required. 

8.Damp wipe doorknobs, and light switches with disinfectant cleaner. 

Clean sink and toilet, wet wipe the soap dispenser and towel dispenser. 

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 p.m. 

Break  

10:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Cleaning of Resident Rooms – With disinfectant cleaner.

1.Monitor the garbage containers inside and outside for soil 

 2.Dispense bathroom cleaner into toilet, add disinfectant cleaner on outside of entire toilet, sink and commode chair (if applicable) using a flip cap. DO NOT USE SPRAY BOTTLE. This is to be done prior to cleaning the resident room which loosens and destroys bacteria and prevents buildup.

 3. Moving clockwise around the room spot clean on all walls, doorframes, door and furniture, removing all fingerprints and soil marks. This would include the bathroom areas as well.  

4.Check window curtains and let the manager know if soiled. 

5.Check privacy curtains and let manager know if soiled. 

6.Clean horizontal surfaces with disinfectants such as bedside tables, over bed table, bedrail. Please let charge nurse know if visible soils so the PSW can clean we can go back and disinfect.

7.high/low dusting light fixtures, furniture and electronics when required. 

8.Damp wipe doorknobs, and light switches with disinfectant cleaner. 

Clean sink and toilet, wet wipe the soap dispenser and towel dispenser. 

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 

Lunch

1:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. 

Cleaning of Resident Rooms – With disinfectant cleaner.

1.Monitor the garbage containers inside and outside for soil 

 2.Dispense bathroom cleaner into toilet, add disinfectant cleaner on outside of entire toilet, sink and commode chair (if applicable) using a flip cap. DO NOT USE SPRAY BOTTLE. This is to be done prior to cleaning the resident room which loosens and destroys bacteria and prevents buildup.

 3. Moving clockwise around the room spot clean on all walls, doorframes, door and furniture, removing all fingerprints and soil marks. This would include the bathroom areas as well.  

4.Check window curtains and let the manager know if soiled. 

5.Check privacy curtains and let manager know if soiled. 

6.Clean horizontal surfaces with disinfectants such as bedside tables, over bed table, bedrail. Please let charge nurse know if visible soils so the PSW can clean we can go back and disinfect.

7.high/low dusting light fixtures, furniture and electronics when required. 

8.Damp wipe doorknobs, and light switches with disinfectant cleaner. 

Clean sink and toilet, wet wipe the soap dispenser and towel dispenser. 

3:25 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

Head down to the basement

1-Bring dirty mops and rags to the laundry

2-Lock housekeeping cart and park in housekeeping storage room

3:30 p.m.

End of shift Bio-out

Reviewed by Yimaj Hassen 

Date: March 18, 2026

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At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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