Housekeeping Aide Casual Elmira (Retirement Living)

AgeCare; Woolwich; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A long-term care provider in Woolwich is seeking a dedicated individual for a housekeeping role. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and safe environment, following safety protocols, and ensuring the comfort of residents. Ideal candidates should have a secondary education and a desire to serve seniors with dignity and respect. This role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience desirable but not mandatory.
• Must be able to read and write and follow oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Keep the work area clean and free from unsafe conditions.
• Observe all fire and safety rules.
• Clean dining room, bedrooms, bathrooms, lounges, and other areas.
• Mop, wax, and polish floors; dust furniture and arrange furniture.
• Collect and dispose of garbage as required.

Education

Completion of secondary school

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

Reports to the Environmental Services Manager and performs a variety of housekeeping duties to ensure the Long-Term Care Centre is maintained in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.

Responsibilities

• Keep the work area clean and free from unsafe conditions.Report any unsafe conditions to the immediate Supervisor;
• Observe all fire and safety rules and be on alert for the safety of the residents, staff and public;
• Works in a safe manner which abides by Occupational Health and Safety policies;
• Clean dining room, bedrooms, bathrooms, lounges, activity areas, offices, hallways, stairwells and other areas as directed;
• Clean, mop, wax and polish floors; dust furniture and equipment; arrange furniture in an orderly fashion;
• Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, urinals and telephones daily.Operate a floor machine to buff dining rooms, bedrooms, lounges, corridors and office areas;
• Collect and dispose of garbage as required; keep utility rooms and store rooms in tidy and sanitary condition;
• Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops etc. as directed by the Environmental Services Manager.

What You Will Need

• Previous housekeeping experience desirable but not mandatory;
• Completion of secondary school.Must be able to read and write and follow oral instructions.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!