Housekeeping Aide

Southbridge Care Homes; Uxbridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Uxbridge is seeking a Housekeeping Aide for a temporary part-time position. You will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and laundry tasks, ensuring resident privacy and adherence to safety protocols. This role requires physical capability and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform considerable lifting, reaching, squatting, and moving equipment.
• Ability to work safely and follow established safety practices.
• Ability to read and write English and follow simple instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and disinfecting tasks using specified agents.
• Handle laundry, sort it according to type and condition.
• Maintain laundry facilities and report malfunctions.

Skills

Ability to lift and move equipment

Ability to follow safety practices

Proficient in reading and writing English

Job description

Overview

Home: Reachview Village
Location: Uxbridge
Position: Housekeeping aide (Temporary Part Time) 11am-7pm, 30hrs Biweekly

Ask Yourself Three Questions

Are you looking for a role with tons of opportunity for career advancements?

Are you ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication, and effort?

Are you passionate about providing compassionate and quality care to residents in long term care?

If the answer is yes, we would love to know more about you!

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