Custodian - Temporary Part -Time

Eastholme; Powassan; On-site; CAD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Learning & growth opportunities

Competitive wages

Job summary

Eastholme is seeking a Custodian to maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for residents and staff. Under the direction of Environmental Services, you will perform cleaning, basic maintenance, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.

The role requires physical fitness, basic maintenance skills, and reliable teamwork to support a high standard of care in a long-term care setting. Competitive wages start at CAD 24.06/hour with vacation pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
• Knowledge of safe use of housekeeping equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Capable of operating housekeeping equipment and certain maintenance equipment in a satisfactory manner.
• Skilled in performing minor maintenance/ repairs.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents’ rooms using cleaning chemicals and disinfectants.
• Prepare rooms for admission, including wall repairs and painting.
• Operate housekeeping equipment, including floor polisher and carpet steam cleaner, per SOPs.
• Safely dispense and use cleaning chemicals.
• Clean and sanitize floors, equipment, and furniture per infection control policies.
• Perform outdoor duties (window cleaning, snow removal, lawn care).
• Perform handyman duties in the absence of the handyman (check/monitor equipment, minor maintenance).
• Participate in elevator passenger rescue; assist in emergencies as needed.

Skills

Cleaning & disinfecting

Safety compliance

Teamwork

English communication

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Tools

Floor polisher

Carpet steam cleaner

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Under the direction of the Assistant Administrator/Manager, Environmental Services, the Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for all residents and staff at the Home. Through a variety of cleaning and maintenance activities, this role will help to ensure that the Home’s internal and external appearances exhibit the quality of care provided to our residents.

What Responsibilities (plus other related duties)

• Clean residents’ rooms using cleaning chemicals and disinfectants.
• Prepare rooms for admission, including wall repairs and painting.
• Operate all housekeeping equipment, including floor polisher and carpet steam cleaner,in accordance withsafe operating procedures.
• Safely dispense and use cleaning chemicals.
• Clean and sanitize floors, equipment, and furniture according to infection control policies.
• Perform certain outdoor duties (i.e., window cleaning, snow removal, lawn care).
• Perform varioushandymanduties in the handyman’s absence (i.e., check/monitor equipment, minor maintenance/ repairs).
• Participate in the elevator passenger rescue andin the event ofan emergency perform other duties as may be assigned.
• Show others how to perform tasks and duties whenrequired.
• Attend in-service and Staff Development Programs and housekeeping staff meetings.
• Comply withthe Fire,Healthand Safety Regulations andattainproficiencyin the methods of sounding the fire alarm, fire evacuation procedures, proper use of fire extinguishing equipment, and other procedures designed to ensure the security and protection of residents of the Home.
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, practicing and promoting safe working habits, performing duties in a safe manner andfollowall relevant policies,proceduresand legislation. This shall include wearingappropriate PPEasrequired.
• Maintain confidentialityin accordance withall applicable privacy and protection legislation.
• Perform other related duties asrequired

What QualificationsareRequired?

• Completionof an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
• Knowledge of safe use of housekeeping equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Capable of operating housekeeping equipment and certain maintenance equipment in a satisfactory manner.
• Skilled in performing minor maintenance/ repairs.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Solid command of the English language (speak, read,writeandcomprehend).
• Compassion, patience and friendly personality with an understanding of, and respect for, the rights of long-term care residents.
• Prepared to work, communicate, and co-operate satisfactorily with residents, staff, and others.
• Proven ability to follow an established work procedure/ schedule and complete all assigned tasks within the timelines as set out, with minimal supervision.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
• Must be willing to obtain any, and all, vaccinations that may be mandated by the MOHLTC.
• Ability to work any of the scheduled shifts (Day, Evening, Nights) - including weekends (shift times subject to change to meet operational needs).

What Can WeOffer toYou?

Competitive wages starting at $24.06per hourVacationpay(%) and a Percentage in lieu of fringe benefitsAn opportunity to learn and grow.A great teamto work with and a place you can be proud to work – we take pride in being a top employer in the community we serve!