Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

River Glen Haven Nursing Home; Sutton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

River Glen Haven Nursing Home is seeking an energetic Housekeeping/Laundry Aide for its long-term care facility in Ontario. The ideal candidate meets Grade 12 requirements under the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act, with housekeeping or laundry experience considered an asset.

You must follow safety policies and provide excellent customer service, with weekend shifts as per the collective agreement. The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and willingness to assist in other areas as needed to

Qualifications

• Grade 12 High School diploma as per Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act.
• Experience in housekeeping, laundry, or environmental services is an asset.
• Ability to work safely following company policy and established practices.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet physical requirements including lifting and bending.
• Communicate with Supervisor and Environmental Manager to report challenges.
• Cleanliness of rooms and areas and prevent the spread of infection through proper sanitation.
• Deep cleaning of rooms weekly and after Maintenance Repairs.
• Transfer supplies in a timely fashion (e.g., toilet paper).
• Safe use of equipment and handling hazardous materials per MSDS.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Management.

Skills

Customer service

Safety compliance

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Grade 12 High School diploma

Job description

This role is an exceptional opportunity for an energetic enthusiastic person with experience in long term care home.

Successful completion Grade 12 High School graduate meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act required. Previous experience in Housekeeping, Laundry and Environmental Industry is an asset. Ability to work safely following company policy, procedures & established practices. Excellent Customer Service skills required. Must be able to work every other weekend as per current collective agreement.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is energetic, organized and has strong multitasking abilities. Housekeeping/Laundry Aides should be committed to learning and complying with standards for nursing homes. This position requires a candidate that is quick to learn. Candidates should be able and willing to help in any area of the housekeeping or laundry department as needed. This position will report to the Supervisor of Housekeeping and Laundry and by applying for the position you recognize that nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. You may be asked to help in other areas of the building as needed for the optimal performance of your building/department and the well-being of our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

As Housekeeping/Laundry Aide you must be able to perform the following essential functions as demonstrated by the ability to:

• You must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including the ability to carry out significant amounts of lifting and bending.
• Open communication with Supervisor and Environmental Manager to report challenges or issues. Follow regulations as they pertain to the Housekeeping Department.
• Cleanliness of rooms and Areas. Prevent the spread of infection through proper sanitation.
• Deep cleaning of rooms weekly and after Maintenance Repairs.
• Transfer supplies in a timely fashion (i.e., toilet paper).
• Safe effective use of equipment.
• Adhere to and comply with all safety regulations when handling hazardous materials according to MSDS.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach above shoulder heights, below waist or lift as required to complete the job responsibilities.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Must be able to lift raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This requirement occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Able to work on 3 step ladders.
• Must be able to balance, climb, crouch, grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand and stoop adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to hear, smell, feel and speak adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.