Housekeeping Aide | Permanent Unscheduled Part Time
Company
Sienna Senior Living
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Sienna Senior Living
Job Description
Housekeeping Aide - LTC
Cheltenham Community – North York
Rate of Pay: $23.87 (as per collective agreement)
This posting is for an existing vacancy
As a Housekeeping Aide in Long Term Care, you'll do more than simply perform your daily tasks; you'll build impactful relationships with the individuals who consider Cheltenham Community their home. In this role, you will provide heartfelt support to our residents by maintaining a clean and comfortable living environment. Each day offers a new chance to enhance your skills and strengthen your bonds with both colleagues and the residents you assist. Become part of a team that values personal connections with each resident, recognizing them by their life stories rather than just their names. It’s not just possible; it’s expected. Our mission is to bring joy into everyday life! We are dedicated to serving Canada’s seniors, ensuring they enjoy lives marked by comfort, dignity, and respect.
What Sienna Offers:
We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:
• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs
What You’ll Be Doing:
You will be a welcomed member of the Long Term Care team at Community, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Housekeeping Aide, you will do meaningful work everyday ensuring a safe and clean environment for residents’. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.
How You’ll Succeed
1. Provide Thorough Cleaning
• Provide excellent cleaning and sanitizing of the residents’ rooms as well as the common areas in the community
• Ensure the supplies are suitable and the equipment is in proper working order
• Deliver the cleaning in a positive and professional manner
2. Provide Resident Privacy and Room Preparation
• Ensure residents' privacy is respected
• Prepare rooms for new Residents ensuring they are clean, sanitized, and welcoming
Who You are:
• Secondary school graduate or approved equivalent
• Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
Apply now if this job sounds interesting and you want to learn more!
Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.
Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.
Cheltenham Community – North York
Rate of Pay: $23.87 (as per collective agreement)
This posting is for an existing vacancy
As a Housekeeping Aide in Long Term Care, you'll do more than simply perform your daily tasks; you'll build impactful relationships with the individuals who consider Cheltenham Community their home. In this role, you will provide heartfelt support to our residents by maintaining a clean and comfortable living environment. Each day offers a new chance to enhance your skills and strengthen your bonds with both colleagues and the residents you assist. Become part of a team that values personal connections with each resident, recognizing them by their life stories rather than just their names. It’s not just possible; it’s expected. Our mission is to bring joy into everyday life! We are dedicated to serving Canada’s seniors, ensuring they enjoy lives marked by comfort, dignity, and respect.
What Sienna Offers:
We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:
• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs
What You’ll Be Doing:
You will be a welcomed member of the Long Term Care team at Community, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Housekeeping Aide, you will do meaningful work everyday ensuring a safe and clean environment for residents’. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.
How You’ll Succeed
1. Provide Thorough Cleaning
• Provide excellent cleaning and sanitizing of the residents’ rooms as well as the common areas in the community
• Ensure the supplies are suitable and the equipment is in proper working order
• Deliver the cleaning in a positive and professional manner
2. Provide Resident Privacy and Room Preparation
• Ensure residents' privacy is respected
• Prepare rooms for new Residents ensuring they are clean, sanitized, and welcoming
Who You are:
• Secondary school graduate or approved equivalent
• Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
Apply now if this job sounds interesting and you want to learn more!
Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.
Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the exact minimum hourly wage for cleaning staff in Ontario as of January 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the minimum wage for cleaning staff in Ontario is $18.75 per hour as of January 1 2026. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate applies after 44 hours in a work week. Employers must also provide at least 2 weeks of paid vacation after 12 months of employment.
Do I need a Labour Market Impact Assessment to get a work permit for cleaning staff jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, most cleaning staff positions require a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment before applying for a work permit in 2026. The permit processing fee is $155 and must be paid before submission. Temporary foreign workers in this role are limited to 24 months per permit with possible extensions.
What education and experience are required to qualify for cleaning staff jobs in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, cleaning staff jobs require no formal education but at least 6 months of paid experience in commercial or residential cleaning. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and pass a basic criminal record check. No certifications are mandatory for entry-level roles.
Which documents are mandatory when applying for cleaning staff positions on a work permit in Canada?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, applicants need a valid passport, work permit, LMIA copy, and SIN number to apply for cleaning staff jobs in 2026. A resume showing 6 months experience and two references from previous employers are also required by most employers. All documents must be submitted in PDF format during the online application.
