Housekeeping Aide

HeadHunting Inc.; Canada; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leader in Health Care Facilities is seeking a Care Support Assistant to provide environmental cleaning in assigned areas. The ideal candidate must have a WHMIS Certificate and previous housekeeping experience. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in residents' rooms and common areas, ensuring infection control, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. This role can be full-time, part-time, or contract.

Qualifications

• Current WHMIS Certificate required.
• Previous housekeeping experience required.
• Knowledge of infection control and cleaning practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides environmental cleaning in assigned work areas.
• Ensures the cleanliness of residents’ rooms and common areas.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective verbal communication

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leader in Health Care Facilities, has multiple openings for Care Support Assistant across multiple locations in Ontario. This role can be Full time / Part Time / Contract.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides all aspects of environmental cleaning in assigned work areas.
• Following standardized procedures, ensure daily the neatness and cleanliness of residents’ rooms, offices and common areas including, but not limited to, rooms and equipment such as furniture, closets, windows, walls, floors, shower and tub rooms, washrooms, reception area, break rooms, etc.
• Prepares rooms for new occupants following prescribed procedures to ensure tour-ready at all times.
• Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents, maintains optimal levels of infection control within the work area.
• Working knowledge of operational policies and procedures, and objectives regarding quality improvement, safety, and infection control protocols, and legislative and regulatory standards.
• Participates in multidisciplinary committee work, team member meetings and all mandatory and pertinent in-services sessions as required.
• Supports and participates in quality initiatives by providing input and suggestions for improvement, reporting feedback to immediate supervisor.
• Checks that supplies are adequate in housekeeping and that equipment is in proper working order before commencing daily routine. Reports any shortages, equipment concerns or overuse of supplies to the manager.
• Collects and disposes of garbage in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Stocks and stores deliveries as required.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and performs duties including routine, deep, terminal and discharge cleaning, floor cleaning and maintenance, and waste management according to schedules.
• Participates in an effective orientation and performance management process in accordance with organizational standards for all team members within the housekeeping department.
• Maintains personal accountability for completion of monthly audits as assigned.
• Knows and interprets MOHLTC legislation, regulation and process.
• Contributes to the implementation of processes and systems to ensure compliance with all standards on an ongoing basis.
• Knowledgeable of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and ensures privacy while carrying out cleaning duties.
• Works in accordance with the organization’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current WHMIS Certificate.
• Previous housekeeping experience required.
• Previous experience in Institutional Cleaning/Laundry in a long-term care setting is desirable.
• Knowledge related to infection control, cleaning practices, housekeeping operations and equipment.
• Ability to read and write English and follow written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents and team members.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Interaction with male and female residents of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Combination of natural light and fluorescent lighting.
• Exposure to the elements (external building and property).
• Exposure to variable temperatures both hot and cold.
• Lifting alone and with assistance.
• Pushing/pulling loads.
• Crouching, kneeling, stooping/bending for short periods of time.
• Walking and climbing stairs frequently.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Engagement and/or exposure to various therapy programs focused on providing residents with the highest quality of life in our Homes including but not limited to pet therapy, spiritual events and musical therapy.