Do you like to keep things in order?
If you enjoy:
- Cleaning spaces and keeping things tidy
- Fixing and maintaining equipment
- Feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment after cleaning or fixing things
- interacting with older adults and people living with a disability
Then consider a career in environmental services in long-term care.
This page is part of our Careers in Long-Term Care Initiative.
Explore environmental service careers
Housekeeping
What they do
A housekeeper cleans residents’ rooms and common spaces, organizes residents’ rooms according to their preferences, restocks supplies, and monitors for any needed repairs.
Learn more about what housekeepers do in LTC.
Education required
- High school (Grade 10 or completion of OSSD)
- On-the-job training
Related careers
- Laundry
- Building or property maintenance
- Security
- Environmental services manager (management)
Maintenance
What they do
A maintenance worker is responsible for overall building maintenance, making sure heating/cooling systems, plumbing, and electrical units are all working properly. They also make small repairs, paint, patch, and work with contractors for larger repairs and building work.
Education required
- High school (Grade 10 or completion of OSSD)
- On-the-job training
- Trades training (optional)
Related careers
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Security
- Environmental services manager (management)
The webpage is part of the Ontario CLRI at RIA’s Careers in Long-Term Care Initiative
