Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

River Glen Haven Nursing Home; Exeter (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

River Glen Haven Nursing Home in Ontario is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic Housekeeping/Laundry Aide with experience in long‑term care to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be organized, able to multitask, and committed to high standards of cleanliness and infection control, with excellent customer service and a willingness to work every other weekend as required.

You must meet Grade 12 education and follow safety policies, with duties including cleaning rooms, managing

Qualifications

• Grade 12 High School graduate required per Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act.
• Previous experience in Housekeeping, Laundry and Environmental Industry is an asset.
• Ability to work safely following company policy, procedures & established practices.
• Excellent Customer Service skills required.
• Must be able to work every other weekend as per current collective agreement.

Responsibilities

• Meet physical requirements including lifting and bending.
• Open communication with Supervisor and Environmental Manager to report challenges or issues.
• Cleanliness of rooms and areas; prevent the spread of infection through proper sanitation.
• Safe, effective use of equipment.
• Adhere to safety regulations when handling hazardous materials (MSDS).
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Management.

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Organized

Energetic

Job description

This role is an exceptional opportunity for an energetic enthusiastic person with experience in long term care home.

Successful completion Grade 12 High School graduate meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act required. Previous experience in Housekeeping, Laundry and Environmental Industry is an asset. Ability to work safely following company policy, procedures & established practices. Excellent Customer Service skills required. Must be able to work every other weekend as per current collective agreement.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is energetic, organized and has strong multitasking abilities. Housekeeping/Laundry Aides should be committed to learning and complying with standards for nursing homes. This position requires a candidate that is quick to learn. Candidates should be able and willing to help in any area of the housekeeping or laundry department as needed. This position will report to the Supervisor of Housekeeping and Laundry and by applying for the position you recognize that nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. You may be asked to help in other areas of the building as needed for the optimal performance of your building/department and the well-being of our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

As Housekeeping/Laundry Aide you must be able to perform the following essential functions as demonstrated by the ability to:

• You must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including the ability to carry out significant amounts of lifting and bending.
• Open communication with Supervisor and Environmental Manager to report challenges or issues. Follow regulations as they pertain to the Housekeeping Department.
• Cleanliness of rooms and Areas. Prevent the spread of infection through proper sanitation.
• Safe effective use of equipment.
• Adhere to and comply with all safety regulations when handling hazardous materials according to MSDS.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach above shoulder heights, below waist or lift as required to complete the job responsibilities.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Be able to lift raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This requirement occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Able to work on 3 step ladders.
• Be able to balance, climb, crouch, grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand and stoop adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Be able to hear, smell, feel and speak adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.