Housekeeping Aide Jobs

Job Title
Housekeeping Aide/Housekeeper
Qualifications
Successful completion of Grade 10,
Technical Competencies
Ability to operate appropriate mechanical equipment i.e. washer, dryer, vacuum cleaner, burnisher, auto scrubber, Clorox 360
Understanding of infection control principles
Working Knowledge of: WHMIS, Inventory Management & Control
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Experience
Experience in an institutionalized setting preferably long term care
Work Area
Nursing Units - Long Term Care Facility
Hours of Work
Day Shift – On-site hours 0800 to 1600 Paid hours = 7.5
Break – Meal & Break (30 min) – 1130 & 1430
Evening Shift – On-site hours 1300 to 1900 Paid hours = 5.5
Break – (45 min) 1630
Evening Shift – On-site hours 1630 to 2230 Paid hours = 5.5
Break – (45 min) 2000 to 2045
Night Shift – On-site hours 2230 to 0630 Paid hours = 7.5
Break – Meal & Break (30 min) 0130 & 0430
Orientation
2 Days of Departmental Routines & Practices
2 Days of General Orientation of Facility Policies & Procedures and Surge and Safety 24-7
Extendicare’s Core Competencies
Business Savvy
Commitment to Results
Communication
Resilience
Customer Focus
Systems Thinking
Teamwork
Motivation to Improve
Key Accountabilities
Examples
Maintaining Clean and Safe Environment

• Infection control;
• Vacuuming, dusting, emptying wastebaskets, rearranging furniture;
• Reporting on broken equipment and building repair needs.
• Sweeping/mopping floors;
• Daily cleaning and disinfecting all resident areas;
• Removing waste;
• Adhering to legislative requirements (e.g., WHMIS);
• Spot cleaning;
• Preparing rooms for new residents (deep cleaning);
• Heavy cleaning (windows and walls);
• Mixing cleaning solutions;
• Using appropriate levels of supplies;

Maintaining Stock and Supplies

• Monitoring inventory of supplies;
• Informing supervisor of supply needs;
• Replenishing supplies.

Customer Service

• Respecting resident’s property;
• Ensuring resident privacy;
• Advocating on behalf of the resident.

Time Type
Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.