Night Housekeeper – Casual Required In Hong Kong

Optima Living is seeking a caring and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join the team at The Kensington in Victoria, BC. In this role, you’ll play an essential part in creating a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for residents, employees, and visitors. If you take pride in your work, enjoy helping others, and want to be part of a community where people truly feel at home, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Optima Living and The Kensington

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long Term Care, and Memory Care communities across Alberta and British Columbia. Their vision is simple: for every person to feel at home. This vision is supported by their credo, “Let us welcome you home.” At Optima Living, they feel genuinely honoured to work with residents and advocate a person-centered approach where the resident is the focus of all endeavours. The Kensington in Victoria is one of these communities, and as a Housekeeper, you’ll be an integral part of making residents feel welcome, comfortable, and cared for every day.

Key Responsibilities

As a Housekeeper, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the community is clean, tidy, and inviting for all who live and work there.

• Professionally clean and maintain resident rooms, common areas, and bathroom facilities.
• Perform sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and washing of all surfaces.
• Move furniture as needed to complete cleaning tasks thoroughly.
• Collect, wash, iron, and return resident laundry, ensuring items are handled with care.
• Maintain a tidy linen storage area, keeping linens organized and accessible.
• Replenish consumable items such as soaps and paper products throughout the community.
• Spot clean walls, furniture, windows, and sills as needed.
• Collect and remove trash and debris, following proper disposal procedures.
• Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention through safe work practices, keeping housekeeping areas tidy.
• Identify safety concerns through daily walk-throughs and updates from staff and residents.
• Identify and report any damages to the maintenance team promptly.
• Be decisive when dealing with difficult or crisis situations, always prioritizing resident safety.
• Maintain cleaning supply stock, notifying management when reordering is needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

We’re looking for someone with cleaning experience, strong organizational skills, and a genuine desire to contribute to a positive living environment for seniors.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum one (1) year of residential or commercial cleaning experience is required.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for interacting with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and problem-solve effectively.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, bend, squat, kneel, and lift over 20 pounds.

Preferred (But Not Essential):

• Experience in an aging adults setting (senior living, long-term care, etc.).
• Completion of High School Diploma.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid certification.

Conditions of Employment

• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Strong attention to safety and detail in all aspects of work

Benefits and Culture

• Meaningful Work: Contribute directly to the comfort and well-being of residents in a senior living community.
• Person-Centered Approach: Work in an environment where residents are the focus of all endeavours.
• Supportive Team: Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and a welcoming attitude.
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to develop skills and make a difference every day.
• A competitive hourly rate of $15.00.
• Beautiful Location: Work in Victoria, BC, one of Canada’s most lovely cities.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to bring your housekeeping skills and compassionate attitude to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply through the platform where you found this listing.

Take the next step in your career join Optima Living and help create a home for residents at The Kensington in Victoria. Apply today.