Housekeeping Aide - Long-Term Care

extendicare; Kingston; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a part-time housekeeping assistant to support nursing and housekeeping staff, deliver supplies, and assist with cleaning, floor care, and minor repairs in various areas of the facility.

The role involves outdoor tasks in winter, adherence to safety and infection control policies, cooperation with other departments, and participation in safety and quality committees.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Mix and assist with cleaning tasks: mixing solutions, delivering supplies, removing garbage, stripping floors as required.
• Clean windows and lights; sweep and scrub areas such as laundry, dining rooms, janitor's closet, service entrance, and elevators; perform heavy housekeeping duties and small repairs.
• Perform outside tasks such as removing snow, sanding or salting as required.
• Follow department policies on quality management, safety, environment and infection control.
• Cooperate with other departments to transfer residents, move and store supplies, and relocate furniture and equipment.
• Participate in infection control, quality management and safety committee meetings as required.
• Maintain required records and information as directed.

Job description

Extendicare in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a part-time housekeeping assistant to support nursing and housekeeping staff, deliver supplies, and assist with cleaning, floor care, and minor repairs in various areas of the facility.

The role involves outdoor tasks in winter, adherence to safety and infection control policies, cooperation with other departments, and participation in safety and quality committees.