Housekeeping Aide - East York

Rhynocare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare staffing is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as housekeepers. This role is essential in maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents in various healthcare settings. You will be responsible for a range of cleaning tasks, ensuring that all areas are hygienic and welcoming. The position offers flexible scheduling options, competitive compensation, and a supportive work atmosphere. If you have a passion for cleanliness and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform cleaning tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Experience in housekeeping roles is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning of residents' rooms and common areas.

Skills

Physical Stamina

Understanding Instructions in English

Familiarity with Cleaning Products

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

RhynoCare Staffing offers a wide range of job opportunities for healthcare providers, which includes both regulated and unregulated staff.

Our clients include hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private practices, allowing us to offer a variety of work settings to suit your preferences.

RhynoCare prides itself on providing competitive compensation, flexible scheduling options, and continued support to ensure your success on the job.

We value our healthcare partners and believe in fostering a positive and respectful work environment.

If you are looking for your next career opportunity, we invite you to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles.
• Clean, disinfect, polish and dust residents’ rooms, offices and common areas including, but not limited to, rooms and equipment including: furniture, closets, windows, walls, floors, shower and tub rooms, washrooms, reception area, break rooms, etc.
• Perform routine, deep, terminal and discharge cleaning, floor cleaning and maintenance, and waste management according to schedules.
• Dust residents’ window ledges, door frames and closets.
• Perform daily/monthly cleaning of glass as needed.
• Clean counter tops, tables and chairs as well as disinfect all soils and spills.
• Vacuum all carpets as required.
• Clean washrooms of the entire Home.
• Clean, disinfect, and polish tubs, sinks, taps, toilets and mirrors.
• Wash all floors with germicidal solution; clean grout on the floors regularly.
• Dust and mop lounge areas daily; sweep and mop dining room floors after each meal.
• Do laundry for all the residents including personal clothing and linens.
• Follow up and take action on all reports of lost clothing.
• Clean up staff’s lockers and volunteer and staff rest rooms.
• Sweep and wash stairwells weekly.
• Empty garbage to the janitor/soiled room; change plastic liners as needed.
• Clean wheelchairs based on assigned schedule.
• Follow procedures for the cleaning and care of equipment.
• Responsible for the inventory and control of laundry supplies and products.
• Communicate with the charge nurse regarding special care of linens or clothing.
• Check that supplies are adequate in housekeeping and equipment is in proper working order before commencing daily routine.
• Carry out duties in a positive and professional manner within a multidisciplinary team.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, and infection control.
• Participate in facility meetings as assigned. Attend in-service education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• Familiarity with common cleaning products and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand instructions in English.
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks.
• Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).
• Previous experience working in a housekeeping role in long-term care facilities or with the elderly is an asset.