Housekeeper

Bayshore HealthCare; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a professional Housekeeper to maintain a clean and orderly environment for guests. The role involves adhering to infection prevention practices, performing various cleaning tasks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience and strong interpersonal skills, contributing to the overall quality of care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cleaner or housekeeper.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control (IPAC) best practices.
• Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Ability to lift 23 kilograms

Education

Completion of secondary school diploma

Home Support Programs

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a professional Housekeeper able of attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to
detail. The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for our guests that will become a critical factor in
maintaining and strengthening our reputation while simultaneously ensuring we adhere to quality care standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform and adhere to infection prevention and control (IPAC) best practices for a variety of cleaning activities
such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing, vacuuming, empty garbage, clean bathrooms, complete
cleaning after discharge
• Adhere to IPAC and Bayshore procedures to perform admission room, discharge, and isolation and/or outbreak
client room and unit cleaning
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards
• Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies
• Notify superiors on any damages, deficits, and disturbances
• Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience
• Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate
• Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality
Management System
• Participates in proactive Health& Safety activities while performing all duties. Responsible to notify immediate
Supervisor of any Health& Safety risks or concerns
• Responsible for completing Accident Reports for all direct reports who injure themselves on the job, within 24
hours of the incident
• Actively participates in and demonstrates support for continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate
Bayshore personnel
• Complete other tasks as requested.

Key Qualifications:
• Completion of secondary school diploma preferred and Home Support Programs as appropriate.
• Proven experience as a cleaner or housekeeper
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer-oriented and friendly
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent format
• Prioritization skills of multiple functions and tasks, and time management skills
• Working quickly without compromising quality
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely
• Ability to freely lift 23 kilograms
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in either English or French
• Understands and implements infection prevention practices.

Experience
At least one year of recent experience in a similar position or life experience in which similar duties were
completed.