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AgeCare

Runs senior living and long-term care communities

Housekeeping Aide

Full-Time
CA$17.82/hr
Entry
Elmira, ON, Canada
In Person
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Completion of secondary school.
  • Ability to read and write and follow oral instructions.
  • Good oral and written English communication skills.
  • Ability to provide feedback on a day-to-day basis.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
  • Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check, including a Criminal Background Check, issued within six months, or be willing to obtain one.
Responsibilities
  • Keep the work area clean and free from unsafe conditions, and report unsafe conditions to the immediate supervisor.
  • Observe all fire and safety rules and remain alert to the safety of residents, staff, and the public.
  • Work safely in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety policies.
  • Clean dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, lounges, activity areas, offices, hallways, stairwells, and other areas as directed.
  • Clean, mop, wax, and polish floors; dust furniture and equipment; and arrange furniture in an orderly fashion.
  • Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, urinals, and telephones daily; operate a floor machine to buff dining rooms, bedrooms, lounges, corridors, and office areas.
  • Collect and dispose of garbage as required, and keep utility rooms and storerooms tidy and sanitary.
  • Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, and workshops as directed by the Environmental Services Manager.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous housekeeping experience is desirable but not mandatory.
  • Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

About the company

AgeCare operates senior communities for older adults across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, with long-term care, supportive living, retirement living, memory care, hospice and apartments. Its living-in-place model gives residents options as their care needs change, helping them remain close to family and community while their needs evolve. The company combines publicly funded long-term care with seniors' housing and related support services across its Canadian communities. Residents also receive meals, laundry, housekeeping and recreation, combining accommodation with day-to-day support. Founded in 1998, AgeCare is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Dementia training reaches beyond clinicians: AgeCare's Imagine program includes online modules and facilitated sessions for housekeeping staff through executives.
  • Clinical hiring spans several levels: AgeCare's October 2026 board lists nursing, personal-support and clinical-leadership jobs.
  • Leaders are learning new tools: AgeCare trained over 200 in AI and automation before October 2026's Innovation Lab launch.

What critics are saying

  • Employment terms differ by site: AgeCare's 2024 report lists 87 collective agreements, 20 unions and 135 benefit plans.
  • Many vacancies lack permanent status: an October 2026 AgeCare board snapshot listed 362 casual and 106 temporary postings.
  • Pricing freedom is limited: AgeCare's 16-home Ontario partnership receives provincially set funding and resident co-payments.

What makes AgeCare unique

  • Mental-health care has dedicated housing: AgeCare serves residents with specialized needs at Mount Royal, SkyPointe and Sandringham.
  • Services bring generations together: AgeCare combines residential care with on-site childcare and adult-day programs.
  • Care operations connect with academic research: AgeCare funds a three-year Mount Royal chair studying aging.

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