environmental service aid

An Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeping) is required to perform a variety of cleaning and related duties in order to maintain the cleanliness of a specified (assigned) area of the facility. All tasks within this position will be performed in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and work routines.

LINES OF REPORTING

• The Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeping) role falls within the Environmental Services Department budget.
• The Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeping) reports directly to the Director of Environmental Services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Will perform daily shift routines as well as periodic and project cleaning tasks, as required or scheduled, in order to maintain the cleanliness of an assigned area of the facility.

• Floor Maintenance
  • Sweep, dust, damp mop.
  • Scrub/strip, seal and refinishing (waxing).
  • Safe use/operation of all floor care equipment (i.e.: polisher, auto scrubber, burnisher/scrubber).
• Handling of Hazardous / Non-Hazardous Cleaning Products
  • Using proper safety precautions (reference MSDS) and personal protective equipment.
  • Prepares germicide solutions using established dilution formulas, labeling system, usage and storage methods.
• Carpet Maintenance & Upholstery Furnishings
  • Use of carpet care equipment i.e.: various vacuums (regular or wet/dry type).
  • Carpet shampoo equipment and upholstery connector equipment.
• Use of miscellaneous equipment for cleaning process (high and low cleaning).
  • Step stools, ladders or scaffolding, high/low ergonomic stools.
  • Ergonomic extension equipment used for window cleaning, wall washing and high level dusting (i.e.: ledges, wardrobe tops).
• Washroom Cleaning
  • Toilets, sinks, bathtubs, fixtures, and showers.
• Empty Waste Receptacles
  • Empty and transport waste to designated area using transport truck.
• Replenish Supplies (cleaning and non-cleaning products) to:
  • Assigned janitor carts / stations.
  • Assigned resident rooms.
  • Assigned staff and public areas.
• Adheres to all administrative policies and procedures at all times.
• Adheres to the Resident Bill of Rights at all times.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Exhibits a commitment to our culture of safety by protecting their own safety as well as the safety of others, including residents, co-workers, volunteers, & visitors by:
  • Reporting harm or injury, near-misses and any potential hazards so that the Home can investigate and learn from these incidents to improve its safety practices.
  • Attend all relevant in services regarding health and safety.
  • Follow all guidelines for employees and employers as legislated under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.
  • Supporting a safe, productive, co-operative work environment, free from bullying, harassment and violence.
• Will perform various administrative and interactive tasks which support and contribute to the operation of a safe, professional, efficient, and effective housekeeping service, such as:
  • Participate actively in orientation training of new employees.
  • Participate actively in department staff meetings.
  • Provide input into the development of departmental policies and procedures.
  • Read, interpret and adhere to departmental policies and procedures, memos, notes and meeting minutes.
  • Participate actively in cleanliness inspections.
• Will perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner which supports a commitment to the following:
  • Safe work practices (Health and Safety in the Workplace).
  • Preventive maintenance programs involving equipment used and work/resident environment (non-mechanical).
  • Quality Control programs.
  • Infection Control programs.
  • A cooperative interactive work environment.
• Performs other related/nonrelated duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Secondary school diploma is an asset.
• Must be physically able to perform all duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to read and interpret policies, procedures, work routines, labels etc.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Bondable by authorized bonding company.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team environment.
• A positive attitude towards the F.J. Davey Home with a genuine interest in working with the elderly.
• Must be able to demonstrate a good previous attendance and performance record.
• Ability to work various shifts and days of the week.
• Knowledge of Infection Control processes is an asset.
• Experience in a commercial and/or a health care cleaning environment will be considered an asset.
• Previous experience using commercial cleaning equipment.
• The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed job description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Time Type

Part time