Housekeeping Aide - Temporary Part-Time - Pioneer Ridge

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking diligent housekeeping staff to maintain a clean, safe living and working environment at Pioneer Ridge. Under supervision, you will perform routine cleaning and participate in the Housekeeping T.Q.M. Program.

You will operate floor care equipment, handle waste and chemicals safely, and participate in ongoing training. Applicants must meet health and safety standards and English literacy requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 10 education with prior institutional/commercial housekeeping experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Must be competent with Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and performs routine and project housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Operates floor scrubbers, polishers, vacuums and uses ladders as needed.
• Safely handles waste, chemicals and body fluids per infection control policies.
• Maintains records for Total Quality Management Program.
• Keeps supply cupboard organized and reports safety defects.
• Attends meetings and educational programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Empathy for elderly

OHSA compliance

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor - Environmental Services performs routine and periodic cleaning tasks. Participates in the Housekeeping T.Q.M. Program for Pioneer Ridge.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prioritizes and performs routine and project tasks to ensure a safe, clean, attractive living and working environment.
• Operates automatic floor scrubbers, high speed floor polishers, wet-dry vacuums and uses ladders.
• Safely handles waste, chemicals and body fluids in compliance with Infection Control, W.H.I.M.S. and related policies/standards.
• Maintains current records for section Total Quality Management Program.
• Maintains supply cupboard, cleans equipment, reports safety defects and hazards and submits weekly supply orders.
• Attends meetings and educational programs.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

ROTATION AVAILABLE:

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Minimum grade 10 education, together with previous institutional/commercial housekeeping experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be highly motivated, work well in a team environment and be able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to converse and relate to residents, staff and the public in a courteous and tactful manner
• A genuine interest and understanding of the needs of the frail and elderly is necessary
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be physically fit and able to freely bend, stretch, twist and turn to perform all Housekeeping functions
• Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at point of conditional offer
• Prior to commencing employment, will be required to review and attest/affirm to all Pioneer Ridge Staff Immunization Policies
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Must have successfully undergone a "two step" tuberculosis skin test within the 12 months prior to employment
• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Prior to commencing employment, must undergo a successful Offence & Professional Misconduct Declaration Process
• Must successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the Corporation on an annual basis

General Information

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

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