Position: Housekeeping Team Lead - Permanent Full-Time
FTE: 1.0
Application Deadline: October 8, 2026
Position Responsibilities:

Light Duty Cleaning

Empty garbage containers, remove waste materials from buildings

Service and clean washrooms

Dust and polish furniture, and keep it arranged properly

Wash and polish glass and windows

Spot wash walls

Vacuum draperies and upholstered furniture

Sweep or damp mop floors

Sweep, wet mop and scrub floors

Sort, count, mark and fold linens

Make beds or change bedding

Collect soiled linens and garbage

Perform in-house laundry services (as a Blue Bird service)

Scrub, disinfect and polish bathroom fixtures

Replace towels, soap and other supplies

Vacuum, sweep & mop all floors

Report damage, theft and articles found to the Executive Director

Keep storage areas and carts well stocked, clean and tidy

Maintain inventories of supplies

Inform Resident Service Coordinator as Guest Suite and cleaning supplies are getting low, so an order can be placed.

Identify and communicate need for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment and reallocation of space

Other duties and various projects, as requested by the Community Manager

Supervision and staff site development

Assist with the creation, maintenance, and implementation of site policies and procedures.

Provide input on new Hire, train, and supervise cleaning/housekeeping employees, as required.

Train and manage relief personnel for vacation coverage, etc.

Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning duties, including minimum 1 year experience in:

Geriatrics

Housekeeping, residential or commercial cleaning

Multi-purpose cleaners, including which cleaning chemicals can be mixed safely

Proficiency in the following:





Operation of various cleaning equipment

Familiarity with seniors housing and industry terminology

Personal Characteristics:

Conservatively groomed

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude and skills

Honest and trustworthy

Strong organizational skills (ability to multi-task & prioritize)

Able to work co-operatively with a variety of other employees

The following training and/or credentials are required:

Completion of Grade 10 or higher

Other Bona-Fide Occupational Requirements:

Must be available to work evenings and weekends, as required

Physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position (may be required to lift items weighing over 20 kilograms)

Ability to work on his/her feet for a complete shift while constantly bending, stretching, walking, lifting or moving things

Must be bondable by corporate insurer

A current and explicit Criminal Records check with Vulnerable Sector Search is required for all new site-based employees

Disclaimer
This job description indicates representative responsibilities and specifications of the position only and should not be considered to necessarily represent all responsibilities and specifications of the position. The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned, which are not specified in this description. A review and update of this job description will take place at the yearly performance review.

At Christenson Communities we make it our priority to foster inclusive work environments welcomed to diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to accommodating prospective employees. Please let us know how we can accommodate you in our hiring process.

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📌 Housekeeping Team Lead (Alberta)
🏢 Christenson Communities
📍 Alberta