Housekeeping/Laundry Aide, Casual, Housekeeping

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A long-term care provider in Kingston seeks a Housekeeping/Laundry Aide. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and managing laundry for residents. The ideal candidate has a minimum Grade 10 education and should work well with others. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment with an emphasis on quality care.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with benefits

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education and mentorship opportunities

Responsibilities

• Follows established Housekeeping/Laundry routines and schedules.
• Uses assorted Housekeeping/Laundry equipment.
• Contributes to timely and quality cleaning of the premises.
• Performs daily cleaning duties including dusting and mopping.
• Operates washer and dryer for efficient cleaning.
• Sorts and folds residents’ personal laundry.

Skills

Ability to work well with others

Previous health care housekeeping/laundry service experience

Education

Minimum of Grade 10 education

Job description

Job Code: 19917

Status: Casual

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $21.76 - $22.93/hr

Posting Period: Open Until Filled

The Housekeeping/Laundry Aide ensures that services are provided throughout Providence Manor with the least possible disruption to residents of the Home. The Housekeeping/Laundry Aide is responsible to perform the duties of the position in a manner that supports and implements the policies, procedures, routines, values, goals and objectives of the Housekeeping/Laundry Department and Providence Care Centre, including goals for providing high quality services and creating a positive work environment.

Skills And Qualifications Required

• Minimum of Grade 10 education
• Ability to work well with others
• Previous health care housekeeping/laundry service experience is an asset

Position Responsibilities

• Follows established Housekeeping/Laundry routines and schedules as specified
• Uses assorted Housekeeping/Laundry equipment in performing various duties
• Contributes to timely, consistent and quality cleaning of the premises, provides general thorough cleaning services, and follows department cleaning procedures as assigned
• Performs such daily duties as damp-dusting, spot cleaning of walls/windows, dust and damp mopping of floors, vacuuming, collecting/disposing of waste and separating recyclable materials and washroom cleaning, and completes other work routine tasks
• Operates washer and dryer and makes any necessary setting adjustments according to supplier’s recommendations to make the cleaning process more efficient.
• Sorts, folds, hangs, and stacks each resident’s personal laundry prior to returning it to the resident home area.
• Folding, delivering, and putting away resident laundry

Why Work At Providence Manor

• A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
• Committed to a person and family-centred approach
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located in downtown Kingston