Housekeeper - casual

Responsive Group Inc.; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Responsive Group Inc. is seeking a Housekeeper who will maintain high standards of cleanliness while fostering engaging interactions with residents. Join our team to make meaningful contributions within a warm, homely setting where every moment matters.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employee benefits

Employee perks

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Two supervisory references required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned areas using prescribed agents.
• Involve residents in activities and maintain a warm environment.
• Notify manager about low supplies or equipment issues.

Skills

Understanding of cleaning chemicals

Following instructions

Reading and writing skills

Positive social interaction

Risk management

Job description

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Housekeeper reports to the Environmental Services Manager and is expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures. A major part of the role of a housekeeper will be to actively involve residents in everyday domestic living, creating meaningful occupation and activities.

Responsibilities

Receives assignment, assembles required materials and supplies, loads service cart and transports to work area.

Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents and following specific procedures, work patterns and routines, performs tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing/disinfecting floors, spot cleaning walls, windows and doors between washing, dusting, washing, sanitizing/disinfecting furniture, shelves, woodwork, etc., emptying waste baskets and rearranging furniture, removing waste, daily cleaning and disinfecting daily all bathroom fixtures and replenishing supplies, cleaning floors, fixtures and furnishings in utility rooms, kitchen closets, etc.

Ensures the privacy of residents during performance of duties.

Respects privacy, dignity and promotes confidentiality within a warm, homely setting.

Prepares room for new occupants following prescribed procedures.

Notifies Manager when supplies are low, or equipment is malfunctioning.

Returns unused supplies and cleans and stores equipment.

Identifies potential liability issues and takes action to minimize risk

Other duties as assigned and or indicated in the Job Task Inventory

Qualifications

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

Some understanding of chemicals and equipment used in cleaning

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions

Ability to work from the heart and make others smile

Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions

To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.

To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.

Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements

Two supervisory references required

Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

What do we offer you?

Competitive wages

Employee benefits

Employee perks

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.