Housekeeping Aide - Hamilton

RhynoCare Staffing Solutions; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Aide to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents. This role involves performing a variety of cleaning tasks, from routine maintenance to deep cleaning, while adhering to infection control principles. The ideal candidate will have physical stamina and a keen understanding of cleaning products and procedures. Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the well-being of residents by maintaining high cleanliness standards. If you are committed to providing exceptional care and support in a long-term care setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning products and equipment is essential.
• Physical stamina is required for various cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean environment for residents utilizing infection control principles.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks as per schedules.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning products

Ability to read and understand instructions in English

Physical stamina for cleaning tasks

Experience in long-term care

Job description

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Responsibilities

1. Maintain a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles.
2. Clean, disinfect, polish, and dust residents’ rooms, offices, and common areas, including furniture, closets, windows, walls, floors, shower and tub rooms, washrooms, reception area, and break rooms.
3. Perform routine, deep, terminal, and discharge cleaning, floor maintenance, and waste management according to schedules.
4. Dust window ledges, door frames, and closets; clean glass, countertops, tables, chairs, and all soils/spills.
5. Vacuum carpets, clean washrooms, disinfect and polish fixtures, wash floors with germicidal solutions, and mop lounge and dining areas daily.
6. Handle laundry for residents, including personal clothing and linens, and manage reports of lost clothing.
7. Clean staff lockers and rest rooms, sweep stairwells weekly, and empty garbage with liners.
8. Clean wheelchairs and maintain cleaning equipment, supplies, and inventory.
9. Communicate with the charge nurse regarding linen or clothing needs.
10. Ensure supplies and equipment are in order before starting daily routines.
11. Perform duties professionally within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning products and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand instructions in English.
• Physical stamina for cleaning tasks.
• Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).
• Experience in long-term care or with the elderly is an asset.

Additional Information

• Adheres to departmental policies on quality assurance, safety, environment, and infection control.
• Participates in meetings and in-service education.
• Other duties as assigned.