Janitor

Extendicare Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking a dedicated Janitor to ensure high standards of cleanliness in their facilities. In this part-time role, you will be responsible for maintaining sanitation and hygiene, using various cleaning agents and following established protocols. Your contributions will directly impact the comfort and safety of residents, making this an essential position in a supportive and caring environment. If you take pride in your work and enjoy contributing to a team dedicated to quality care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English and follow instructions.
• Experience with stripping & waxing floors is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas.
• Perform cleaning tasks using specified agents and procedures.
• Cooperate with other departments for resident care.

Skills

English literacy

Ability to follow safety practices

Physical stamina for lifting and moving

Education

Vulnerable sector police check

Tools

Floor cleaning machines

Job description

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Candidates are invited to apply for the part-time janitor position at our 175-bed facility, located in Oshawa, Ontario.

Reporting to the Environmental Manager, the Janitor maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the client’s home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives assignment from Manager.
• Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents, and following specific procedures, work patterns, and routines, performs tasks such as:
• Vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing/disinfecting floors; spot cleaning walls, windows and doors between washing; dusting, emptying wastebaskets and rearranging furniture; removing waste; daily cleaning and disinfecting all resident homes; cleaning floors, fixtures and furnishings in rooms, kitchen, closets; garbage collection, removing and recycling; may also include heavy cleaning duties such as deep cleaning.
• Ensures privacy of residents during performance of duties.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, and safety.
• Performs outside work such as removal of light snow, sanding and salting as required.
• Cooperates with other departments in such tasks as transferring residents, moving and storing supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Participates in company meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.
• Adheres to responsibilities and requirements for reporting adverse resident occurrences subject to regulatory and legislative direction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Considerable lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, moving equipment and climbing ladders. Exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices & procedures.
• Ability to read and write English and follow simple written and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be able to provide a vulnerable sector police check.
• Experience with stripping & waxing, and floor machines an asset.

CLOSING DATE: February 27 (Internal)

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

Time Type: Full time