Housekeeping/laundry Aide

July 09, 2025

**Closing: Once vacancies are filled.**

**The Role**:
**Housekeeping/Laundry Aide**

There are several **permanent part-time** roles at Haldimand County County, with an hourly compensation range of **$24.057 - $24.793**.

**The Opportunity**:
Join our dynamic team at Grandview Lodge, to fulfil a role that is dedicated to prioritizing the safety and overall well-being of residents, by encompassing their physical, social, and recreational needs to enhance their quality of life.

Your responsibilities as the Housekeeping/Laundry Aide are aimed at essential tasks to guarantee a clean and dust free living and working environment as well as the availability of pristine clothing and linens for both residents and staff members at the Lodge.

**The Perks**:

- Defined Benefit Pension
- Perks & Discounts
- Percentage in Lieu of Benefits
- Unionized
- Free Parking
- Wellness Programs
- Safe & Friendly Work Culture
- Professional Development
- EFAP Program

**The County**:
Haldimand County is a single-tier municipality with a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering exceptional services to our citizens. With a focus on excellence, our county stands as an outstanding place to work and live. By joining our dynamic team, you open the door to a rewarding career where we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, their families, and the communities we serve.

At Haldimand County, we believe in the Net Better Off philosophy. This means we’re passionate about helping our staff thrive and advance in an equitable workplace.

Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

**Posting #**:UFCW-2025-HKLA

**Employer Group**: UFCW HOPE Service Workers

**Reporting to**: Supervisor, Dietary, Laundry & Housekeeping

**Wage Range Hourly**: $24.057 - $24.793

**Position Status**: Permanent Part-Time

**Work Hours**:Various

**Location**: Dunnville, ON (Grandview Lodge)

**Core Competencies**:

- Interpersonal Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Self-Direction

**Position Summary**:
At Grandview Lodge, each position ensures the Resident’s safety as well as their physical, social and recreational well-being and quality of living. The housekeeping aide/laundry aide will undertake required tasks that ensure a clean, dust and odour-free living and working environment and the provision of clean clothing and linens for the Residents, staff and visitors at the Lodge.

**Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills**:
**Education**:

- Completion of Grade 11 plus an additional vocational program of up to one year, or Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.

**Experience**:

- Over one month, up to and including three months current related work experience (experience doing industrial housekeeping would be and asset) and work / life experiences that are necessary for performance of the job and training and adjustment on the job itself.

Or the equivalent to the above.

**Knowledge/Skills**:

- Ability to read and write English
- Proven ability to follow direction
- Proven ability to work independently or as team member
- Proven interpersonal skills to interact with Residents, team members and members of the public
- Computer Expertise:

- Must be familiar with computer / printer / Windows to utilize computerized equipment

**Machines & Equipment Operated for Housekeeping Aide duties include but are not limited to**:

- Automatic floor scrubber
- Polisher - hi speed
- Vacuum cleaner
- Battery charger
- Carpet extractor
- Any office equipment required to complete assigned tasks

**Machines and Equipment Operated for Laundry Aide duties include but are not limited to**:

- Industrial Wash Machines
- Industrial Dryer
- Hand Iron and Ironing Board
- Sewing Machine
- Industrial Vacuum
- Thermopatch machine
- Labeller equipment
- Any office equipment required to complete tasks

**Responsibilities**:
The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:
**Corporate**:

- Follow the GVL philosophy of delivering care to Residents by utilizing Montessori and GPA principles.
- Communicate with Residents, visitors and other personnel in a courteous manner.
- Ensure Resident Bill of Rights are respected.

**Functional**:

- Housekeeping Duties
- Clean assigned areas by washing furnishings, floors, windows, walls, carpets and equipment with cleaning solutions and disinfectants
- Clean and disinfect all bathrooms and sink areas
- Strip, wax and polish floors
- Replenish supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items;
- Load, transport, unload, clean and maintain service cart
- Empty ashtrays / trash baskets
- Arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion
- Collect garbage from designated areas
- Request weekly supplies
- Complete all housekeeping audits as assigned
- Assist with program set-ups
- Undertake “project cleaning”, as assigned (project cleaning is heavy / thorough cleaning / work)
- Laundry Duties
- Collect and transport all soiled linens and clothing to the receiving area of the laundry room
- Sort and check soiled linen a