Housekeeper

Role summary

Housekeeper is a role at Bayshore in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada (on-site). Posted 2026-08-13. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Housekeeper

Company

Bayshore

Location

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Hospitality

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-08-13

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a professional Housekeeper able of attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for our guests that will become a critical factor in maintaining and strengthening our reputation while simultaneously ensuring we adhere to quality care standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform and adhere to infection prevention and control (IPAC) best practices for a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing, vacuuming, empty garbage, clean bathrooms, complete cleaning after discharge

• Adhere to IPAC and Bayshore procedures to perform admission room, discharge, and isolation and/or outbreak client room and unit cleaning

• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.

• Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards

• Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies

• Notify superiors on any damages, deficits, and disturbances

• Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience

• Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate

• Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices

• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System

• Participates in proactive Health& Safety activities while performing all duties. Responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health& Safety risks or concerns

• Responsible for completing Accident Reports for all direct reports who injure themselves on the job, within 24 hours of the incident

• Actively participates in and demonstrates support for continuous quality improvement initiatives

• Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel

• Complete other tasks as requested.

Key Qualifications:

• Completion of secondary school diploma preferred and Home Support Programs as appropriate.

• Proven experience as a cleaner or housekeeper

• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Customer-oriented and friendly

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent format

• Prioritization skills of multiple functions and tasks, and time management skills

• Working quickly without compromising quality

• Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely

• Ability to freely lift 23 kilograms

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in either English or French

• Understands and implements infection prevention practices.

Experience

At least one year of recent experience in a similar position or life experience in which similar duties were completed.