Housekeeping Aide - Nepean

RhynoCare Staffing Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare staffing is seeking dedicated individuals for housekeeping roles within various healthcare settings. This entry-level position offers the chance to work in hospitals, nursing homes, and private practices, ensuring a clean and safe environment for residents. Candidates will benefit from flexible scheduling and ongoing support, fostering a respectful and positive workplace culture. If you possess physical stamina, a keen eye for cleanliness, and a willingness to work various shifts, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Adhere to departmental policies on quality assurance and infection control.
• Participate in meetings and in-service education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment for residents, following infection control principles.
• Perform routine cleaning, disinfecting, and floor maintenance according to schedules.
• Handle laundry for residents, including personal clothing and linens.

Skills

Knowledge of common cleaning products and equipment

Ability to read and understand instructions in English

Physical stamina for cleaning tasks

Education

Experience in housekeeping in long-term care or elderly care

Job description

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

Our clients encompass hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private practices, providing a variety of work settings to suit your preferences.

RhynoCare prides itself on offering competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and ongoing support to ensure your success.

We value our healthcare partners and foster a positive, respectful work environment.

If you're seeking your next career opportunity, we invite you to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment for residents, following infection control principles.
• 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.
• Perform routine, deep, terminal, and discharge cleaning, floor maintenance, and waste management according to schedules.
• Dust window ledges, door frames, and closets.
• Perform daily and monthly cleaning of glass as needed.
• Clean countertops, tables, chairs, and disinfect all soils and spills.
• Vacuum carpets as required.
• Clean all washrooms in the facility.
• Disinfect and polish tubs, sinks, taps, toilets, and mirrors.
• Wash floors with germicidal solutions; clean grout regularly.
• Dust and mop lounge areas daily; sweep and mop dining room floors after meals.
• Handle laundry for residents, including personal clothing and linens.
• Follow up on reports of lost clothing and take appropriate action.
• Clean staff lockers, volunteer, and staff rest rooms.
• Sweep and wash stairwells weekly.
• Empty garbage, change liners, and maintain cleanliness in waste areas.
• Clean wheelchairs as scheduled.
• Follow procedures for cleaning and caring for equipment.
• Manage inventory and control of laundry supplies and products.
• Communicate with the charge nurse regarding special linen or clothing needs.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are in proper order before starting routines.
• Perform duties professionally within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Adhere to departmental policies on quality assurance, fire safety, environment, and infection control.
• Participate in meetings and in-service education.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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