Housekeeping Aide - Stouffville

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare staffing is seeking dedicated cleaning staff to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for residents. This entry-level role offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals and nursing homes. Ideal candidates will possess strong physical stamina and a keen understanding of cleaning protocols. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters a positive work environment, ensuring the well-being of residents through diligent cleaning and maintenance practices.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing support

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring physical stamina and knowledge of cleaning products.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment for residents using infection control principles.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning, including laundry and waste management.
• Communicate effectively with the charge nurse about residents' needs.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning products

Ability to read and understand instructions

Physical stamina

Experience in housekeeping

Job description

RhynoCare Staffing offers a wide range of job opportunities for healthcare providers, including both regulated and unregulated staff. Our clients include hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private practices, providing various work settings to suit your preferences.

We pride ourselves 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment for residents using 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, 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; clean glass, countertops, tables, chairs, and disinfect all surfaces.
• Vacuum carpets, clean washrooms, disinfect tubs, sinks, toilets, and mirrors.
• Wash floors with germicidal solutions, clean grout regularly, and mop lounge and dining areas daily.
• Handle laundry for residents, including personal clothing and linens, and track lost clothing reports.
• Clean staff lockers and restrooms, sweep stairwells weekly, and manage garbage disposal.
• Clean wheelchairs as scheduled, care for equipment, and manage laundry supplies.
• Communicate with the charge nurse about special linen or clothing needs.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are ready before starting routines.
• 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 housekeeping in long-term care or with the elderly is an asset.

Additional Information

• Entry-level position.
• Other employment types and functions; industry: Hospitals and Healthcare.