Compassionate Part-Time Healthcare Housekeeping Aide

EXTENDICARE; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career growth

Meaningful work

Employee Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Extendicare Medex is seeking a Housekeeping Aide (Part-Time Fixed Term) to maintain resident apartments and common areas with safe cleaning practices. You will follow schedules, operate cleaning equipment, and adhere to residence policies while respecting resident rights.

We offer mentorship and opportunities for advancement, a meaningful work experience, and an Employee Family Assistance Program as part of our total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written English communication skills
• Ability to provide feedback on a day-to-day basis- Knowledge and experience with standard institutional cleaning techniques
• Previous experience in commercial / residential/ Healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is desirable
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• To clean areas according to assigned schedules using appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures
• To clean Resident's apartments and common areas, including furniture, kitchen and washroom fixtures, walls, ceilings, lights, vents and windows
• To operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment
• To strip, scrub, spray, and buff all carpet and non-carpet floor surfaces
• To pick up garbage and transport to designated areas
• To adhere to established residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices
• To prepare documentation as required according to residence policy
• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
• To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents
• To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place
• To participate in the Quality Improvement Program
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct
• To complete other duties as assigned.

Job description

Extendicare Medex is seeking a Housekeeping Aide (Part-Time Fixed Term) to maintain resident apartments and common areas with safe cleaning practices. You will follow schedules, operate cleaning equipment, and adhere to residence policies while respecting resident rights.

We offer mentorship and opportunities for advancement, a meaningful work experience, and an Employee Family Assistance Program as part of our total rewards package.