Housekeeper

The Meadows of Aurora (www.tmoa.ca) is a one-of-a-kind Christian Adult Lifestyle Community located thirty minutes north of Toronto in the Town of Aurora. We offer 55+ adults three lifestyle choices - independent living, assisted living and memory care. Our resort style campus sits on 25 acres with over half protected forest. We change the way 55+ adults think about retirement living.

Vacancy status: This position is for an existing vacancy.

Purpose: To maintain a clean and safe environment while working as a member of the team to provide a comfortable environment for the residents of the Meadows of Aurora.

Reporting to: Director of Health, Wellness & Housekeeping

Qualifications: · Ability to follow oral and written instructions in the English language.

· In good health and have the ability to do heavy lifting.

· Experience in an institutional housekeeping department.

· A mature attitude.

· A genuine interest in people.

· Comfortable working in a supportive Memory Care environment, including engaging in informal conversations with families, staff, and residents.

· Understands that dementia may sometimes require extra room care related to incontinence and responds with patience and respect.

· Has knowledge and experience with older adults, dementia care, and supporting families/caregivers (asset).

· Available to work weekends.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Day-to-day Duties:

• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment in the building.
• Clean, disinfect, all public areas of the facility and common places.
• Clean apartments for residents.
• Provide laundry services for residents.
• Clean common places as assigned.
• Vacuum / mop corridors and sanitize handrails.
• Check sitting areas/lounges daily and ensure seats are all straightened up.
• Remove any items that don’t belong there and ensure place is presentable.
• Request and put away supplies on a weekly basis.
• Keep custodian room clean, organized and clutter free.
• Ensure carts are sanitized and spray bottles labelled for Health and Safety.
• Report all mechanical or maintenance deficiencies, accidents and hazards.
• Immediate response to emergencies
• Practice safe work practices.
• Ensure employee responsibilities as per Occupational Act are performed.
• Perform specific duties assigned according to schedule provided by supervisor.
• Inform supervisor of any changes / cancellations requested by residents.
• Participate scheduled meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Interactions With Our 55+ Residents:

We work hard to maintain a loving and caring environment for our 600+ senior residents at The Meadows. All employees are accountable to:

• Promote the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing of residents.
• Speak kind and affirming words to residents.
• Be very mindful of maintaining residents’ privacy.
• Demonstrate dignity in all situations.
• Observe and report any signs of health decline or changes to residents’ behavior.
• Contribute to success of team and maintain a positive attitude.
• Acknowledge that only English is to be spoken while on duty.
• Take responsibility for own actions and seek opportunities to learn and grow.
• Seek and accept feedback from team members.

Other Requirements:

Your availability for work must be flexible to accommodate shiftwork as well as every other weekends.

A requirement for all individuals who work at The Meadows of Aurora and support our seniors’ community include:

• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required. Everyone at this location is required to follow proper hand hygiene and wear a mask.
• A two-step TB test that can be arranged through your family doctor or many pharmacies.
• A Vulnerable Sector Check that can be obtained through designated Police locations.

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aurora, ON L4G 1X5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a minimum of 2 Covid shots?

Work Location: In person