Housekeeper

Retirement-Concepts-1; Victoria; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

WestCoast Seniors Housing Management is seeking a Casual Housekeeper at Selkirk Seniors Village in Victoria, BC. The role runs 8:00am-4:00pm with weekend availability, reporting to the Support Services Manager to uphold sanitation and safety standards.

Responsibilities include routine building and suite cleaning, bed making, waste removal, and inventory upkeep while maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• WHMIS certificate.
• First Aid certificate as applicable.
• Free from communicable diseases and allergies or conditions which may be aggravated by working with cleaners, detergents, and equipment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
• Ability to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 30 lbs. Must be able to work with cleaners, detergents and other cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
• Carries out all aspects of routine and rotation cleaning throughout the building and suites which include: dusting, vacuuming and sweeping; cleaning appliances; washing floors, walls, windows and doors; changing and making beds, removing curtains/window coverings for cleaning and re-hanging; garbage removal; terminal cleaning of suites.
• Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through: accident prevention, knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations, the safe use of supplies and equipment and reporting when repairs are necessary, keeps work area in an orderly, safe and clean condition, keeps inventory in order on individual carts; replenishes supplies throughout the building, and utilizing infection control procedures
• Reports significant changes or uncommon resident behaviour or concerns to nursing staff as required..
• Attends and participates in community and education programs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Grade 10

WHMIS

First Aid

English Proficiency

Criminal Record Check

Lifting Up to 30 Lbs

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Selkirk Seniors Village, Victoria, BC, CA

10 days ago Requisition ID: 2217

Salary Range: $25.35 To $27.10 Hourly

This position is covered under the HEABC wage levelling. Please note the wage is currently being adjusted and topped up by the government and the displayed wage is therefore reflective of such initiative.

Location: Selkirk Seniors Village (Victoria, BC)

Position: Casual Housekeeper - 8:00am-4:00pm (must be available to work weekends)

About Us

At WestCoast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we areequally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging workenvironment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in thegrowth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation ofmemories and moments that matter to our residents.

About the Role

The Housekeeper reports to the Support Services Manager and/or designate and performs all aspects of cleaning duties in the community to maintain the established standards for sanitation, cleanliness, and safe work environment for all persons served.

Responsibilities

Include but not limitedto:

• Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing andmaintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen theorganizational culture and purpose.
• Carries out all aspects of routine and rotationcleaning throughout the building and suites which include: dusting, vacuumingand sweeping; cleaning appliances; washing floors, walls, windows and doors;changing and making beds, removing curtains/window coverings for cleaning andre-hanging; garbage removal; terminal cleaning of suites.
• Maintains a safe environment for residents, family andstaff, through: accident prevention, knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations, the safe use of supplies and equipment andreporting when repairs are necessary, keeps work area in an orderly, safe andclean condition, keeps inventory in order on individualcarts; replenishes supplies throughout the building, and utilizing infection control procedures
• Reports significant changesor uncommon resident behaviour or concerns to nursing staff as required..
• Attends and participates incommunity and education programs.
• Performs other relatedduties as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 1.Grade 10 or equivalent combination of education,training and experience.
• 2. WHMISCertificate.
• 3. FirstAid Certificate as applicable.
• 4. Freefrom communicable diseases and allergies or conditions which may be aggravatedby working with cleaners, detergents, and equipment.
• 5. Abilityto read, write and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and writteninstructions.
• 6. Allsuccessful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Checkapplicable to Provincial guidelines.
• 7. Abilityto push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 30 lbs. Must be able to workwith cleaners, detergents and other cleaning equipment.