Housekeeping Aide

Southbridge Care Homes; Port Perry; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Port Perry is hiring a Housekeeping Aide on a part-time basis. The role involves cleaning, laundry management, and adherence to safety practices. Candidates should possess the ability to follow instructions in English and manage physical tasks effectively. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to resident care.

Qualifications

• Considerable lifting, reaching, and moving of equipment required.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Use specified cleaning agents and follow procedures.
• Collect, sort, and treat laundry according to instructions.
• Maintain laundry facilities and equipment.

Skills

Ability to lift and move equipment

Ability to work safely

Ability to read and write English

Job description

Overview

Location: Port Perry

Position: Housekeeping aide, Part Time

Responsibilities

• Using specified cleaning/ disinfecting/ sanitizing agents, and following specific procedures, work patterns, and routines, performs tasks such as:
• Collects/receives laundry and sorts according to type, condition and weight. Follows specific instructions for treatment of soiled linens. Separates loads according to classification.
• Washes and dries laundry following instructions for machine operations, designated washing and drying times, etc. Sorts personal clothing or puts aside for repairs or ironing, may iron and mend personal clothing. Folds laundry as required, sorts and delivers to appropriate units.
• Observes operation of machines and reports malfunctions to Supervisor. Assists in maintaining laundry facilities, equipment and supplies. Advises Supervisor of inventory levels of chemicals and linen shortages
• Ensures privacy of residents during performance of duties.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, and safety.
• Participates in company meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.

Qualifications

• Considerable lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, moving equipment and climbing ladders. Exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices & procedures.
• Ability to read and write English and follow simple written and verbal instructions in English