Job Summary:
As a valued member of the team, the Housekeeper demonstrates a commitment to resident safety by providing quality care in accordance with organization’s vision and mission. Reporting to the Director of Environmental Services / Director of Support Services, the housekeeper performs general housekeeping activities within the established guidelines for health and safety, infection control and quality management. The Housekeeper is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the core values, ensure resident safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Receives assignment, assembles required materials and supplies, loads service cart and transports to work area;
- Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents, and follow specific procedures, work patterns and routines, performs such tasks as: (but not limited to)
- Resident Room Cleaning as per assigned schedule
- Sweeping, dry/wet mopping
- Vacuuming and shampooing carpets, wax floor care
- Spot cleaning walls, windows and doors
- Dusting and sanitizing/disinfecting furniture, shelves, woodwork, etc.
- Emptying wastebasket
- Rearranging furniture
- Daily cleaning and disinfecting of all bathroom floors, fixtures, and walls and replenishing supplies;
- Monitor the cleanliness of privacy curtains in resident rooms and notify supervisor when they require laundering;
- Ensures privacy of residents during performance of duties;
- Prepares room for new occupant following prescribed procedures to ensure tour ready at all times;
- Participates in in-service programs arranged by the home;
- Demonstrates personal attributes and communication skills that foster customer satisfaction at all times;
- Notifies supervisor when supplies are low or equipment is malfunctioning;
- Work in accordance with the organization’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Housekeeping experience required;
- Good understanding of chemical and equipment use;
- Ability to work independently or as a team;
- Certified in Health and Safety – preferred;
- Strong customer service skills;
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills required;
- Huge bonus points for any maintenance experience!
Working Conditions:
- Interaction with male and female residents of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds;
- Combination of natural light and fluorescent lighting;
- Exposure to the elements (external building and property);
- Exposure to variable temperatures both hot and cold;
- Lifting alone and with assistance;
- Pushing/pulling content;
- Crouching, kneeling, stooping/bending for short periods of time; Walking and climbing stairs frequently;
- Standing for long periods of time;
- Engagement and/or exposure to various therapy programs focused on providing residents with the highest quality of life in our Homes including but not limited to pet therapy, spiritual events and musical therapy.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $16.82 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Work Location: One location
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $17.54 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Waterloo, ON N2V 2W7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cleaning: 2 years (required)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person