Housekeeping Aide (Casual) – Existing Vacancy

The County; Canada; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The County is seeking a casual Housekeeping Aide to support the Environmental Services team at the H.J. McFarland Memorial Home.

You will perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for Residents, under the supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor. Requirements include experience in long-term care preferred, knowledge of cleaning and sanitation methods, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning, disinfection, and sanitation methods.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary environment with legislated standards.
• Ability to exercise respect, tact, diplomacy, and good judgement in resident care.
• Proof of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening Check within the last six months.
• Proof of a two-step tuberculin skin test within the last twelve months.

Responsibilities

• Provide housekeeping services to ensure continuous resident satisfaction.
• Report to the Environmental Services Supervisor and follow directions for duties.

Skills

LTC facility experience

Cleaning procedures

Infection control

Health & Safety Act knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Respectful communication

Job description

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the casual position of Housekeeping Aide. Reporting to the Environmental Services Supervisor, this position will perform a range of duties assigned to ensure the quality care of all H.J. McFarland Memorial Home's Residents. This will include the provision of housekeeping services at all times deemed necessary to ensure continuous resident satisfaction.

• Experience working in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Knowledge related to cleaning, disinfection, and sanitation methods.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary environment with legislated standards and guidelines.
• Ability to exercise respect, tact, diplomacy, and good judgement in all matters relating to Resident care.
• Knowledge and training under the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Proof of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening Check dated within the last six months.
• Proof of a two-step tuberculin skin test within the last twelve months.

The current hourly rate of pay for this position is $25.05 to $26.15 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation as per the Unifor Local 8300 Collective Agreement. Compensation also includes the option to join OMERS, a defined benefit pension plan.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make this known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.