Housekeeper-Casual Yellowknife, NT

Avens Seniors; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized meal plan

Job summary

AVENS – A Community for Seniors in Yellowknife is seeking a Housekeeper/Laundry Aide-Casual reporting to the Housekeeping Supervisor. The role emphasizes maintaining cleanliness, preventing infection, and presenting a welcoming facility for residents and visitors.

The position requires WHMIS certification, ability to perform heavy cleaning and operate equipment, and comfort communicating with residents. Prior healthcare or long-term care experience is preferred; Vulnerable Sector checks may be

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend standards and procedures in the Policy Manual, MSDS and work schedules.
• Verbal communication to receive tasks and engage residents.
• Ability to perform heavy cleaning work and operate cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness to prevent infection control.
• Keep resident areas clean and well-presented.
• Make the facility look its best for residents and visitors.
• Engage residents in casual conversation to support well-being.

Skills

Reading standards & MSDS

Verbal communication

Ability to perform heavy cleaning

Education

WHMIS Certification

Job description

AVENS – A Community for Seniors

AVENS currently has one exciting Housekeeping role available:

Housekeeper/Laundry Aide-Casual

Reporting to the Housekeeping Supervisor, Our Housekeeping staff here work day in day out to not only ensure that the ‘details’ don’t get missed, but that we have a high standard of cleanliness to prevent the control of infection, keep our residents living areas clean, and to just make our facility look its best for whoever steps foot through the doors! If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply on this full-time, regular Housekeeping role!

Education and Experience Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend standards and procedures contained in the Policy Manual, instructions for use of chemical cleaning materials (MSDS) and work schedules
• Valid WHMIS Certification
• Ability to perform heavy cleaning work and operate equipment
• Verbal communications skills to receive and understand work assignments and engage residents in casual conversation

• Experience working in a hospital, health care environment or a long term care setting is preferred
• 1-2 years experience in Health Care setting

Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

Pay and Benefits

SALARY: $26.70/hr

OTHER BENEFITS: Subsidized mealplan, the gratifying feeling of knowing you are making the difference in thedaily lives of seniors.