Housekeeping Aide (Part time)

Description

Reporting to the Housekeeping Coordinator, the Housekeeper is responsible for the cleaning and sanitization of all Resident’s apartment and common areas.

Key Outcomes:                      

• Live our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence

• Lend a helping hand

• Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families

• Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)

Key Responsibilities:

• To clean areas according to assigned schedules using appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures

• To clean Resident’s apartments and common areas, including furniture, kitchen and washroom fixtures, walls, ceilings, lights, vents and windows

• To operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment

• To strip, scrub, spray, and buff all carpet and non-carpet floor surfaces

• To pick up garbage and transport to designated areas

• To adhere to established residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices

• To prepare documentation as required according to residence policy

• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it

• To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents

• To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place

• To participate in the Quality Improvement Program

• To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct

• To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

• Good oral and written English communication skills

• Ability to provide feedback on a day-to-day basis

• Knowledge and experience with standard institutional cleaning techniques

• Previous experience in commercial / residential/ Healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is desirable

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job

• Proficiency in a second language is an asset

• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).