Housekeeper

Bayshore HealthCare; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare in Toronto area is seeking a professional Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and guests, following IPAC guidelines and Bayshore procedures. You will handle discharge room cleaning, isolation areas, and routine facility cleaning with integrity and attention to detail.

The role requires ability to work independently or in a team, stand/walk for long periods, and communicate in English or French.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma preferred; home support knowledge is a plus.
• Proven cleaning or housekeeping experience.
• Ability to work with little supervision and in a team.
• Excellent communication skills in English or French.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and infection prevention tasks (IPAC) including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, bathrooms and waste disposal.
• Clean admission rooms, discharge areas, and isolation/outbreak client rooms per Bayshore procedures.
• Maintain room standards, report damages, restock supplies, and ensure safety compliance.
• Support quality initiatives and uphold confidentiality of client and corporate information.

Skills

Cleaning

IPAC practices

Teamwork

Communication

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Secondary diploma

Job description

| Job Description | | | | --- | --- | | Housekeeper(Job Number: 26005532) Primary Location:ON-Scarborough Clinical Employee Type:Casual Pay Rate From:$21.18 Pay Rate To:$21.99 Description : JOB SUMMARY We are looking for a professional Housekeeper able of attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for our guests that will become a critical factor in maintaining and strengthening our reputation while simultaneously ensuring we adhere to quality care standards. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform and adhere to infection prevention and control (IPAC) best practices for a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing, vacuuming, empty garbage, clean bathrooms, complete cleaning after discharge • Adhere to IPAC and Bayshore procedures to perform admission room, discharge, and isolation and/or outbreak client room and unit cleaning • Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures. • Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards • Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies • Notify superiors on any damages, deficits, and disturbances • Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience • Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate • Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices • Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System • Participates in proactive Health& Safety activities while performing all duties. Responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health& Safety risks or concerns • Responsible for completing Accident Reports for all direct reports who injure themselves on the job, within 24 hours of the incident • Actively participates in and demonstrates support for continuous quality improvement initiatives • Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel • Complete other tasks as requested. Qualifications : Key Qualifications: • Completion of secondary school diploma preferred and Home Support Programs as appropriate. • Proven experience as a cleaner or housekeeper • Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Customer-oriented and friendly • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent format • Prioritization skills of multiple functions and tasks, and time management skills • Working quickly without compromising quality • Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely • Ability to freely lift 23 kilograms • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in either English or French • Understands and implements infection prevention practices. Experience At least one year of recent experience in a similar position or life experience in which similar duties were completed. | | |