housekeeping attendant

Turnbull Nursing Home; Saint John; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursing facility in Saint John is seeking a dedicated cleaner to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a WHMIS Certificate. The ideal applicant is dependable, punctual, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position comes with health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Must have WHMIS Certificate.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
• Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Clean and disinfect various areas.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Uniform

Job description

Position Details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 45 to 75 hours bi-weekly
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Site Environment

• Non-smoking

Work Setting

• Urban area
• Hospital / medical facility or clinic

Tasks

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Dust furniture
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Make beds and change sheets
• Distribute clean towels and toiletries
• Stock linen closet
• Clean and disinfect elevators
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings
• Clean changing rooms and showers

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Target Audience

• Elderly

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own Tools / Equipment

• Uniform

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent written communication
• Values and ethics
• Honesty

Screening Questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long Term Benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance