Housekeeper | Unscheduled Part Time

VIVA Retirement Communities; Pickering; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

V!VA Retirement Communities is seeking a part-time Housekeeper in Pickering, Ontario. You will maintain cleanliness throughout the community, support safety protocols, and work as part of a team to provide excellent service to residents and guests.

Shifts vary from 8AM-4PM or 12PM-8PM; candidates should be reliable, able to lift up to 50 lb, and commit to high standards of confidentiality and infection control while contributing to a positive living environment.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with peers and subordinates.
• Effective time management with little supervision.
• Ability to work as a team member and prioritize others.
• Able to bend, stretch, sit and stand for long periods; lift up to 50 lb.
• Able to use commercial laundry and cleaning equipment.
• Able to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Up to date with Safety 24-7 online training.
• Experience in housekeeping duties an asset.
• Able to communicate in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Follow cleaning schedule for housekeeping department.
• Clean floors, mop, disinfect as needed.
• Perform emergency housekeeping when accidents occur.
• Clean furnishings, dust, disinfect, and polish as required.
• Empty waste baskets and manage garbage.
• Report wear and defects to supervisor.
• Clean bathrooms and replenish supplies.
• Handle move-out cleaning and prepare for new occupant.
• Take in laundry and deliver as required.
• Follow infection control protocols.
• Overnight supervisory duties in emergency.
• Other projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team player

Physical stamina

Flexible hours

English proficiency

Tools

Commercial laundry equipment

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Find your opportunity to Make Today Great!

If creativity, innovation, service and a chance to make a real differencein peoples’ lives are important to you, wewant you on our team. Please see below for current job opportunities. While we thank allrespondents, only those underconsideration will be contacted.

Would you like to fill the time withfulfillingwork for Seniors?

Join a company that believes in Making Today Great!

Work for a Premier Retirement Community and employer in Pickering

Be a part of a team that shares a passion for making a positive impact and see why we are Happier Here!

Enjoy competitive salary and health benefits, team meals, vacation, sick pay and more!

We are looking for a Part Time Team Member. Shifts vary from 8AM-4PM or 12PM - 8PM.

You.

You have a passion to raise the bar in the retirement industry. You are an energetic, motivated team player who is able to inspire others to provide the highest standards of performance and customer service. You will have abilities and customer service experience in a similar setting with skills and knowledge in the areas of housekeeping, health and safety practices and be a contributing team player to the overall success of the Community. You are committed to upholding the V!VA Values and Culture. If making a difference in people’s lives is important to you, then we are eager to hear from you.

Us.

What do you get when a team of experienced industry professionals combine their passion and decide it is time to raise the bar in the retirement living industry? You get V!VA Retirement Communities. At V!VA, we aren’t about grand statements or lofty ideals. We are a group of Canadians committed to bringing the right mix of people together to inspire each other and deliver the highest standards of customer service and performance in the retirement industry. At V!VA we put people first. We are looking for just the right person who shares V!VA’s mission – Making Today Great!

The Career.

As a Housekeeper at a V!VA Retirement Community, you will be accountable to your schedule and job duties as they pertain to your assigned shifts. You will collaborate and work as a team playerwith emphasis on cleanliness throughout the community for the enjoyment of our Community Members and guests. When needed, you will be part of the first response team for all emergency situations. You will be able to initiate procedures found in the approved Fire Plan and Emergency Plan if needed ensuring the Community Members safety at all times. You will report and document all findings both in the communication binder and to the Services Manager to ensure a seamless communication and support system. Ensure the appropriate methods of maintaining confidentialityand privacy of information are carried out in your day to day tasks and communication. Working closely with the Services Manager to address, support and honor the needs of our current and prospective Community Members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follows cleaning schedule (daily, weekly, monthly) as outlined for housekeeping department
• Cleans floors, dry mops, wet mops. Sweeps, disinfects where and when necessary
• Performs emergency housekeeping when accidents occur
• Cleans movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures, dusts, spot cleans or washes, disinfects when necessary, polishes where required, changes slip covers, doilies etc when soiled. Cleans ledges, shelves, vents, etc
• Empties and cleans ashtrays, waste baskets (including relining). Disposes of garbage
• Straightens and rearranges furnishings as directed, Inspects furnishings for wear and defects and reports to their supervisor.
• Cleans bathrooms (private, public, staff). Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors and walls as directed. Washes windows and mirrors. Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Performs cleaning duties according to established procedures in suites upon move-out and prepares for new occupant.
• Washes, folds, irons and delivers laundry as required
• Ensures that effective Infection Control protocols are in place and followed at all times. Increasing protocols when needed ie outbreak
• Performs supervisory duties in the event of fire or emergency during the overnight hours
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate clearly with peers and subordinates
• Ability to manage their time effectively with little supervision
• Ability to work as a team member, understanding the priorities of others
• Able to bend, stretch, sit and stand for long periods. Able to lift a maximum of 50 lb
• Able to use commercial laundry and cleaning equipment
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends
• Up to date with the completion of the Safety 24-7 online training program
• Experience in housekeeping duties an asset
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English

V!VA Retirement Communities welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Successful Applicants will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in Canada for the next 6 months.

V!VA Retirement works and operates in the vulnerable sector and the well-being of our community members and team members is important. For this reason, V!VA Retirement Communities requires all new team members are vaccinated for COVID-19.

Accommodation, including for those who cannot be vaccinated for COVID-19 due to religious or medical reasons, will be provided in accordance with V!VA Retirement’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, as amended from time to time, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, as amended from time to time.

Additional Information

• We use AI tools in screening applications
• Vacancy Status: Existing