Full Time Housekeeping

Extendicare; Kingston; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking dedicated Housekeeping Aides to join their team. This role involves maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents and staff, ensuring adherence to safety and infection control protocols. With opportunities for mentorship and career advancement, this position offers a rewarding experience that enriches both your life and the lives of others. If you are passionate about making a difference and providing quality care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Family Assistance Program

Mentorship and support for lifelong learning

Opportunities for career advancement

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• Ability to handle heavy lifting and work safely following established practices.
• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
• Adhere to infection prevention and safety policies.

Skills

Heavy Lifting

Safety Practices

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Collaboration

Education

Criminal Reference Check

Job description

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Job Description

HOUSEKEEPING AIDE - Extendicare

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our housekeeping and maintenance team, you will provide a clean and safe environment for residents as well as staff, in accordance with policies, procedures, and work routines. This position is for our <> Home, located in <city>.

Available opportunities include: Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual; Day/Evening/Night shifts.

What you’ll be doing

• Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents to ensure a clean and safe environment inside and outside of the Long-Term Care facility.
• Adhering to established policies on infection prevention and control, quality assurance, fire, and safety.
• Participating in staff meetings, attending in-service education programs, and completing mandatory education.
• Collaborating with other departments on tasks such as transferring residents, moving, ordering and storing supplies, and maintaining furniture and equipment.

What you bring

• Ability to handle heavy lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, moving equipment, climbing ladders, and exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors.
• Ability to work safely following established safety practices and procedures.
• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening to be provided.

What you’ll get

• Mentorship, support for lifelong learning, and growth opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
• A rewarding work experience that enriches your life and those of others.
• Employee Family Assistance Program and robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating over 115 senior care and living centers and home health care services. Our workforce of 23,700 is dedicated to delivering quality care with a vision to be the best provider of senior care in Canada.

Time Type: Full time

Join us in making a difference by focusing on enriching the lives of residents every day, transforming the quality of life for both residents and staff.

If you are passionate about caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!