Housekeeper - Permanent Part Time (60 Hours Biweekly) - Days - Halifax

Northwood; Halifax; Sur place; CAD 23 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northwood in Halifax is seeking a Housekeeper to join our Environmental Services team. The role supports a safe, clean living and working environment by performing cleaning duties in assigned areas and assisting with related laundry tasks.

The successful candidate will have at least two years of housekeeping experience in long-term care or acute care, be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, read and follow instructions, and work well both independently and with others.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade X or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and follow instructions.
• Able to lift, push and move up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Regular and consistent attendance as per Northwood standards.
• Two years of housekeeping experience in LTC or acute care.
• Knowledge of floor stripping, carpet care, refinishing floors, and WHMIS.

Responsabilités

• Perform cleaning functions in assigned areas.
• Transport garbage and recyclables in a safe manner.
• Maintain floors and carpets per procedures.
• Operate washers and dryers per manufacturer instructions.
• Assist with laundry duties and distribution of clean linen.
• Keep washing/laundry equipment clean and maintained.
• Follow safe chemical handling and PPE guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of equipment and work area.
• Complete special cleaning or setup tasks as assigned.
• Assist with office moves as requested by supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Reading & writing

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Personal hygiene

Regular attendance

Teamwork

Independent work

2+ years housekeeping experience LTC/A

Formation

Grade X or equivalent

Outils

Floor stripping

Carpet care

Refinishing floors

WHMIS knowledge

Description du poste

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: 60 Hours Biweekly (6 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.