Housekeeping Aide – Casual

triOS Education Group; London; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

peopleCare Communities is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Aide to join our growing team in Ontario. The role involves maintaining high cleanliness standards in the Home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings, following established policies and procedures.

You will report to the Director of Environmental Services and work to ensure resident privacy and confidentiality while supporting a safe, healthy living environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Some understanding of chemicals and equipment used in cleaning.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform lift techniques and lift weights up to 30 pounds.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping with independent working skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignment, assembles required materials and supplies, loads service cart and transports to work area.
• Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents, and following specific procedures, performs tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing floors, spot cleaning walls, windows and doors.
• Ensures privacy of residents during performance of duties.
• Ensure confidentiality of resident information.
• Prepares room for new occupant following prescribed procedures.
• Inspects furniture and other surfaces in need of repair or for deficiencies and adds to the Maintenance Logbook.
• Notifies supervisor when supplies are low, or equipment is malfunctioning.
• Returns unused supplies and cleans and stores equipment.
• Adheres to department policies regarding quality assurance, safety, infection control, and related protocols.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Job description

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housekeeping Aide to join our rapidly growing team.

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THE ROLE

Maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the Home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishing in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures.

Reports to: Director of Environmental Services

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives assignment, assembles required materials and supplies, loads service cart and transports to work area.
• Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents, and following specific procedures, work patterns and routines, performs tasks such as: Vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing/disinfecting floors, spot cleaning walls, windows and doors between washing, dusting, emptying wastebaskets and rearranging furniture, removing waste, daily cleaning and disinfecting daily all bathroom fixtures and replenishing supplies, cleaning floors, fixtures and furnishing in utility rooms, kitchen, closets etc.
• Ensures privacy of residents during performance of duties.
• Ensure confidentiality of resident information.
• Prepares room for new occupant following prescribed procedures.
• Inspects furniture and other surfaces in need of repair or for deficiencies and adding to the Yardi Maintenance system or the Maintenance Logbook for homes where Yardi in not yet initiated.
• Notifies supervisor when supplies are low, or equipment is malfunctioning.
• Returns unused supplies and cleans and stores equipment.
• Adheres to established department policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, safety, environment and infection control, including Isolation Room Cleaning and Outbreak Cleaning Protocols.
• Displays an attitude that is focused on working safely and ensuring that the work environment is safe and healthy.
• Uses safe work practices.
• Reports any actual or potential hazard to the immediate supervisor.
• Uses or wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required.
• Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks first aid as needed.
• Participates in fire safety activities and knows the Home fire and disaster plan.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Does not use or operate any equipment in a way that would endanger any worker, resident or visitor.
• Maintains required records and information as directed.
• Participates in committee meetings as required.
• Cooperates with other departments within the Home to ensure the needs of residents are being met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Some understanding of chemicals and equipment used in cleaning.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform lift techniques and lift weights up to 30 pounds.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping with independent working skills.

peopleCare is committed to providing and arranging accommodation to candidates upon request.

Thank you for your interest in working with us!