Housekeeping Aide - Full 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
• Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)
• Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families

Key Responsibilities

• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
• To complete all other tasks as assigned.
• To adhere to established residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices
• To strip, scrub, spray, and buff all carpet and non-carpet floor surfaces
• To operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment
• 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 pick up garbage and transport to designated areas
• To participate in the Quality Improvement Program
• To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place
• 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 prepare documentation as required according to residence policy
• To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents

Required Education, Credentials And Experience

• Ability to provide feedback on a day-to-day basis
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
• Knowledge and experience with standard institutional cleaning techniques
• Good oral and written English communication skills
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset
• Previous experience in commercial / residential/ Healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is desirable