Housekeeper Retirement Home

The Wellington•Hamilton, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for. The Housekeeper reports to the Environmental Services Manager and is expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures. A major part of the role of a housekeeper will be to actively involve residents in everyday domestic living, creating meaningful occupation and activities.

Requirements

Some understanding of chemicals and equipment used in cleaning
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions
Ability to work from the heart and make others smile
Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions
To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
Two supervisory references required
Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

Responsibilities

Receives assignment, assembles required materials and supplies, loads service cart and transports to work area.
Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents and following specific procedures, work patterns and routines, performs tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing/disinfecting floors, spot cleaning walls, windows and doors between washing, dusting, washing, sanitizing/disinfecting furniture, shelves, woodwork, etc., emptying waste baskets and rearranging furniture, removing waste, daily cleaning and disinfecting daily all bathroom fixtures and replenishing supplies, cleaning floors, fixtures and furnishings in utility rooms, kitchen closets, etc.
Ensures the privacy of residents during performance of duties.
Respects privacy, dignity and promotes confidentiality within a warm, homely setting.
Prepares room for new occupants following prescribed procedures.
Notifies Manager when supplies are low, or equipment is malfunctioning.
Returns unused supplies and cleans and stores equipment.
Identifies potential liability issues and takes action to minimize risk
Other duties as assigned and or indicated in the Job Task Inventory