Housekeeping/Laundry Team Member

About Optima Living Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers.
Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 4,300 residents.
Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.
Reporting to either the Housekeeping, Hospitality or Support Services Manager, the Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, team members, and visitors by upholding high standards of cleanliness.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Optima Living’s mission, vision, and values, promoting person-centered care by respecting the uniqueness, dignity, and self-determination of residents to promote maximum personal and functional independence. These duties are performed within the framework of established organizational policies and procedures, industry best practices, while adhering to applicable regulations and standards.
Performs routine cleaning tasks which involves sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and polishing surfaces throughout the premises.
Safely handles cleaning agents and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
Responds promptly to special requests and cleaning emergencies.
Ensures a safe and sanitary environment for team members and residents through adherence to organizational standards and protocols.
Contributes to quality improvement initiatives by sharing ideas and providing feedback.
Ensures adherence to infection control policies and procedures through regular audits, observations, and investigations.
Maintains strict confidentiality of resident medical and personal information in accordance with privacy legislation.
Supports new team members through their orientation process.
Performs other duties as required to support operational needs.
Experience in a laundry or housekeeping role is an asset.
Experience in a residential care or mental health environment is an asset.
Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and materials is required.
CPR and First Aid certification is an asset.
Ability to communicate professionally and maintain respectful relationships with residents, team members, volunteers and visitors.
Computer literacy skills required.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.