Housekeeper

The Salvation Army in Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and common areas on the assigned floor in a long-term care setting. The role requires attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and good English communication.

WHMIS certification and high school education are required; healthcare experience is preferred. The successful candidate will follow established policies, ensure safety with wet floor signs, and support

Qualifications

• The successful job applicant will have completed High School.
• Able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Able to communicate with Managers, other employees, and residents.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• WHMIS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Dust ledges, windows, curtains, furniture, mirrors and surfaces.
• Clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, faucets, and dispensers.
• Remove garbage and manage recycling on designated floors.
• Vacuum and mop floors on designated floors.
• Maintain HK room organization and stock supplies.
• Follow safety procedures and use wet floor signs.
• Keep incident reports as necessary.
• Adhere to infection control policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Housekeeper will maintain the cleanliness of the resident rooms and common areas of their designated floor in accordance with the established policies and procedures.

Characteristic Job Duties

• Dust all ledges, windows, windowsills, curtains, furniture, mirrors, lighting, electronics, residents' personal affects and all horizontal surfaces in a professional and delicate manner.
• Wipe down bedside tables
• Spot clean walls as needed in resident room and bathroom.
• Clean/sanitize toilet, sink, faucets, soap dispensers, light switches, remote controls, and door handles.
• Remove all garbage from resident rooms and common areas, wipe down receptacles.
• Dry sweep room and bathroom followed by wet mop; removal of floor edge build up.
• Bath-day for resident requires HK to deep clean bed and remove all traces of dirt and dust. Build up. All furnishings to be wiped down and cleaned of all dirt and/or substances.
• Cleaning of office areas and common areas on designated floor
• Vacuum carpeted areas on designated floor.
• Wet mop any spills in common areas
• Monitor staff washrooms to ensure they are clean and well stocked with supplies.
• Break down boxes and place all recycling and garbage in appropriate bins.
• Maintain and organize HK room and record all depleting supplies to Facility Service Manager
• Always maintain a safe environment (e.g., use wet floor signs)
• Keep records and completes incident reports as necessary.
• Adheres to established department policies, procedures and objectives regarding quality management, safety, environment, and infection control.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

Minimum Education Level Attained

The successful job applicant will have completed High School.

NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

Special Licenses, Diplomas, Certifications Or Requirements

The successful applicant will hold/have:

• WHMIS
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Minimum Prior Related Experience

The incumbent must have the following experience before hire.

• Previous experience in the Healthcare environment or Long-Term Care setting, Housekeeping preferred.
• Able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Able to communicate with Managers, other employees, and residents.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Effort/Dexterity Required

• Considerable amount of standing and walking short distances, wide range of body movements involved in bending, rotating, and reaching frequently.
• Ability to carry, push/pull and/or lift materials weighing upwards of 20 lbs.

Concentration Required

The performance of the job requires attention to detail and practice of proper policies and procedures

Responsibility For Human Resources

The incumbent is responsible for his/her own time and effort only. He/She may demonstrate work methods to new employees.

Work Environment

• Noisy
• Hum