Janitor

Retirement Concepts; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast SeniorsHousing Management seeks a dedicated Janitor to clean community common areas and resident suites in a respectful, safe environment. You will perform routine cleaning, assist with laundry-related tasks, and maintain sanitation standards throughout the property.

Responsibilities include dusting, sweeping, washing, bed changes, and waste removal while upholding infection-control procedures. You will join a collaborative team and support a culture of dignity for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• WHMIS Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate as applicable.
• Free from communicable diseases and allergies or conditions which may be aggravated by working with cleaners, detergents, and equipment.
• Demonstrates collaborative and team working skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
• Must be in good health, physically able to perform repetitive tasks, lift, squat, bend, stand and walk as required to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
• Carry out all aspects of routine and rotation cleaning throughout the building and suites which include: dusting, vacuuming and sweeping; cleaning appliances; washing floors, walls, windows and doors; changing and making beds, removing curtains/window coverings for cleaning and re-hanging; garbage removal; terminal cleaning of suites.
• Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through accident prevention, knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations, the safe use of supplies and equipment and reporting when repairs are necessary; keeps work area in an orderly, safe and clean condition; keeps inventory in order on individual carts; replenishes supplies throughout the building, and utilizing infection control procedures.
• Reports significant changes or uncommon resident behaviour or concerns to nursing staff as required.
• Attends and participates in community and education programs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Grade 10

WHMIS Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

This position is covered under the HEABC wage levelling. Please note the wage is currently being adjusted and topped up by the government and the displayed wage is therefore reflective of such initiative.

About Us

At West Coast SeniorsHousing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equallycommitted to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging workenvironment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in thegrowth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation ofmemories and moments that matter to our residents.

About the Role

The Janitor reports to the Support Services Manager and/or designate and performs all aspects of cleaning duties in the community common areas to maintain the established standards for sanitation, cleanness, and safe work environment for all persons served.

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to:

• Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing andmaintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen theorganizational culture and purpose.
• Carriesout all aspects of routine and rotation cleaning throughout the building andsuites which include: dusting, vacuuming and sweeping; cleaning appliances;washing floors, walls, windows and doors; changing and making beds, removingcurtains/window coverings for cleaning and re-hanging; garbage removal;terminal cleaning of suites.
• Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through:
  • accident prevention,
  • knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations,
  • the safe use of supplies and equipment andreporting when repairs are necessary
  • keeps work area in an orderly, safe and cleancondition
  • keeps inventory in order on individual carts;replenishes supplies throughout the building, and
  • Utilizing infection control procedures
• Reports significant changes or uncommon resident behaviour or concerns to nursing staff as required.
• Attendsand participates in community and education programs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Grade 10 or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• WHMISCertificate.
• FirstAid Certificate as applicable.
• Free from communicable diseases and allergies or conditions which may be aggravated by working with cleaners, detergents, and equipment.
• Demonstratescollaborative and team working skills.
• Abilityto read, write and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and writteninstructions.
• Allsuccessful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Checkapplicable to Provincial guidelines.
• Must be in good health, physically able to performrepetitive tasks, lift, squat, bend, stand and walk as required to perform theduties of the position.