Temporary Part-time Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

County of Elgin; St. Thomas; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Ontario is seeking a Temporary Part-time Housekeeping/Laundry Aide at Elgin Manor. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in the facility and following safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and preference will be given to those with experience in institutional housekeeping. Competitive pay and benefits including pension plan enrollment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

14% in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Preference for candidates with experience in institutional housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning operations to maintain a clean environment.
• Dust, mop, and clean various areas within the facility.
• Follow safety and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience in institutional housekeeping

Job description

Join the County of Elgin as a Temporary Part-time Housekeeping/Laundry Aide at Elgin Manor!

Elgin Manor is a 90-bed long-term care facility situated in the Township of Southwold, just a few minutes outside of St. Thomas, Ontario. Each home area is equipped with recreation rooms, sitting areas, and television lounges to enhance programming, socialization, and visits from family and friends. Elgin Manor also features multiple outdoor garden patio areas and walkways in a tranquil rural setting, right in the heart of beautiful Elgin County.

Position Title: Housekeeping/Laundry Aide
Type: Temporary, Part-time
Compensation: $27.11 – $27.56/hour as per collective agreement
# of Vacancies: 1

About The Role

Our Housekeeping/Laundry Aides perform cleaning operations designed to keep the Home in a clean, neat and tidy condition at all times and in accordance with established preventative maintenance and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, dusting, mopping cleaning walls/floors/windows/doors, maintaining carpets, cleaning resident living corridors and washrooms, all while working in a manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedures required by the County of Elgin and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Experience in institutional housekeeping preferred

What You Can Expect As An Employee

• Competitive compensation + 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay, paid every pay.
• Offered enrollment in the OMERS Pension Plan (if enrolled, in lieu of benefits will reduce to 9%)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Flexible scheduling through the Staff Schedule Care app, including shift swapping and giveaways

Conditions Of Employment

• Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to the County of Elgin.
• Satisfactory 2-step Tuberculosis (TB) screening documentation.

To apply, please visit our website https://www.elgincounty.ca/careers/.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing [e-mail] with the job title in the subject line.