Environmental Service Worker/Housekeeper

Carefor Health & Community Services • Pembroke, ON

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Building Services Manager, the Environmental Service Worker/Housekeeper provides the residents with a clean, safe environment, and assists in keeping the building neat and tidy, to provide a “home-like” environment. The Environmental Service Worker/Housekeeper provides quality housekeeping that meets the standards set out in the policies and procedures.

Requirements

• WHMIS certification

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent is preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, home - like environment
• Clean, dust and scrub or vacuum resident’s rooms and bathroom according to the schedule, ensuring all rooms are cleaned weekly
• Change resident beds, wash and iron personal clothing and linens on assigned units
• Clean, dust and scrub or vacuum assigned public areas and lounges
• Check bathtub rooms and showers daily and clean if needed
• Collect garbage from rooms, lounges and other areas and deposit in the designated area
• Clean rooms when vacated by resident and prepare room for incoming resident.
• Clean outdoor patio area and furniture
• Water and care for plants in the facility common areas and assist residents to care for their personal plants if necessary
• Keep housekeeping room clean and tidy and order supplies according to the appropriate procedures.
• Follow infection control policies and procedures for housekeeping
• Assist or take residents to and from the main dining room as required. Provide refreshments, deliver trays to room if assigned
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
• Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
• Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
• Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents
• Performing other duties/tasks as assigned by manager

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Premiums for evening and weekend shifts
• Paid Travel and time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED