Housekeeper - Permanent Part Time (32 Hours Biweekly) - Evenings- Halifax

Northwood; Halifax; In loco; CAD 21.000 - 28.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwood in Halifax is seeking a Housekeeper to join the Environmental Services team. The role involves cleaning duties and supporting a safe working environment under the supervision of the manager.

Key tasks include cleaning in assigned areas, handling laundry duties, operating washers/dryers, and maintaining equipment. Must have 2+ years in LTC/Acute Care housekeeping and strong teamwork skills.

Competenze

• Minimum education: Grade X or equivalent.
• Must read/write/understand instructions.
• Regular and consistent attendance per Northwood standard.
• 2+ years housekeeping in LTC/Acute Care.
• Knowledge of floor stripping, WHMIS, carpet care, refinishing floors.

Mansioni

• Perform cleaning in assigned areas.
• Transport garbage and recycling; push/pull large carts.
• Maintain floors and carpets per procedures.
• Operate washers and dryers per formulas and instructions.
• Assist with laundry: folding, untangling, pressing, distribution of linen.
• Maintain and secure cleaning equipment; follow MSDS guidelines.
• Complete special cleaning projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Prepare areas for special events and office moves.

Conoscenze

Reading & writing

Heavy lifting ability

Personal hygiene

Attendance

Teamwork

Independent work

WHMIS knowledge

Carpet care

Floor refinishing

LTC housekeeping experience

Formazione

Grade X or equivalent

2+ years housekeeping experience in LTC/Acute Care

Descrizione del lavoro

JOIN THE NORTHWOOD TEAM!

Northwood is currently accepting applications for a Housekeeper to join our Halifax team!

Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Services the Housekeeper performs cleaning duties while helping to support and provide a safe working environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Grade X or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend and follow through on specific instructions.
• Ability to lift, pull, push and move heavy equipment and heavy furniture on a regular daily basis (50lbs).
• Good personal hygiene.
• Previous laundry experience.
• Must have regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the Northwood corporate standard.
• Ability to work well with others including: co-workers, supervisors and residents.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years work experience in the housekeeping field in a Long Term Care or Acute Care environment.
• Must have knowledge of floor stripping, WHMIS, carpet care, and refinishing floors.

Responsibilities:

• Perform cleaning functions in assigned areas.
• Collect and transport garbage, recycling with the ability to push/pull large carts.
• Performs periodic floor and carpet maintenance in accordance with established procedures and prescribed techniques.
• Operates washers and dryers adhering to established formulas and manufacturer's instructions.
• Assists, as necessary, in other laundry duties such as folding, untangling, pressing, packages, and the distribution of clean linen/laundry.
• Cleans and maintains washing and drying equipment for use in linen/laundry including the linen and laundry rooms.
• Follows safe work practices for chemical use including proper labeling, storage and use. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is used as recommended on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Maintains cleanliness, orderliness and general repair of equipment and work area.
• Completes project/special cleaning, in areas as assigned by the supervisor.
• Complete specific set-ups for special functions.
• Completes office moves - transporting of desks, cabinets and other furniture from one area to another as requested by supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Hours of work: 32 Hours Biweekly (8 Hour shifts)

Effective: Immediately

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants.

We thank all applicants however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.