Housekeeper/Laundry Aide

We are looking for casual staff, who are available for occasional sick call ins and other absence coverage, such as sick leave coverage for up to 3 months.

Internal staff also have first chance to apply for a schedule, when a steady schedule becomes available

Shifts are: 7:30AM-3:30PM, 7 days/week

Responsibilities

Housekeeping:

· Complete both light and heavy cleaning of resident apartments and common living areas (hallways and front lobby) based on established cleaning schedules

· Complete care and cleaning of all floors and rugs using institutional housekeeping equipment

· Complete seasonal cleaning tasks, as assigned

· Identify and address incidents of offensive behaviours

· Complete discharge cleaning

Laundry:

Perform all general laundry duties including sorting, rinsing, washing, drying, ironing and folding linens and resident’s personal clothing

• Utilize both commercial-grade and household-grade washers and dryers and hand-washing techniques
• Deliver clean linens and resident’s personal clothing using proper delivery techniques
• Participate in lost clothing program
• Complete labeling of linens and resident’s personal clothing

· Participate in Environmental Services specific infection control practices

· Participate in the development and maintenance of work routines

· Adhere to all health and safety procedures, including:

o Follow established safety procedures for storing, distribution and handling of housekeeping and laundry chemicals

o Clean machines used during shift and ensure continued safety of machines

o Ensure housekeeping cart maintains all hazardous substances within the locked compartment and remains locked at all times when unattended

o Use all equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

o Wear proper safety equipment and PPE when necessary

Qualifications Required:

· Completion of grade 10

· 6 months minimum experience of general cleaning, either institutional or public-based

· Demonstrated proficiency in operation and use of a computer, related technologies and software required for the role

· Previous experience working with the elderly preferred

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Pay: $22.36 per hour

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work the entire schedule as written?

Work Location: In person