Casual Housekeeper

Trico Living Well Inc•Calgary, AB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Trico LivingWell is a leading older adult living community located in Kingsland, Calgary. We are proud to be the first aging-in-place community in Canada to achieve both WELL v2™ Gold Certification and WELL Health-Safety Certification from the International WELL Building Institute. These prestigious, performance-based designations recognize our commitment to advancing human health, safety, and well-being through our built environment. Trico LivingWell offers a full spectrum of housing options, including independent living, inclusive living, assisted living, and memory care. We are currently looking to hire a Casual Housekeeper!

Requirements

Physically able to perform the duties of the position
Able to remain patient and helpful with people who are unwell and/or upset
Proficient in cleaning techniques, tools, and safe use of chemicals
Prioritizes tasks efficiently within set timelines
Ensures thorough cleaning and identifies minor issues
Communicate with all levels of our community. Maintains professionalism and enhances resident experience
Works collaboratively in a team or independently as needed
Use both hands and feet on a regular basis to perform physical assisting duties
Climb stairs, operate elevators, lift and move small equipment and furniture
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods during cleaning tasks
Must be able to lift, carry, and move objects up to 30-40 pounds, including cleaning supplies, linens, and equipment
Ability to handle cleaning tools and equipment (e.g., mops, vacuums, cleaning cloths, and chemicals) with precision and care
Ability to navigate various spaces, including narrow hallways, staircases, and multiple floors, without difficulty
Must have good eyesight to perform detailed cleaning tasks, conduct inspections, and ensure cleanliness standards are met
Good hearing to identify issues related to equipment or areas needing attention
Able to work in various environments, which may include exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, and varying temperatures in different areas of the building
Must possess good written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer focus skills
Basic computer proficiency and experience required
Current (within 6 months) Police Clearance
Current (within 1 year) influenza vaccination record
Completion of grade 6 education or better supplemented with related training courses
WHMIS Certified

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the provision of housekeeping services desirable
Experience with senior living is an asset

Responsibilities

Performs work that meet the licensing standards to provide a clean, sanitized and safe environment for all occupants
Apply consistent healthcare and hospitality best practices, policies and procedures to enhance Infection Prevention & Control measures and hospitality experience in the housekeeping department
Contribute to the overall efficiency of the housekeeping department by performing thorough cleaning, maintenance, and laundry tasks
Vacuums carpets, dry and wet mops floors, dusts and washes all surface areas such as furniture, blinds, light fixtures, mattresses, counters, vents, closets and ledges; washes and disinfects bathroom fixtures such as toilets, tubs, showers, and sinks; polishes chrome; wipes walls and doors; spray cleans interior windows and mirrors; empties and washes garbage containers. Shampoos carpets and furniture as required
Replenishes soap supplies and paper towels and replaces trash liners
Strips linen from and remakes beds as per schedule; replenishes linen items
Replenishes cleaning supplies
Transports garbage and recyclables to designated areas and maintains waste disposal rooms.
Advises the Housekeeping Lead of any problems with cleaning equipment or supplies and reports noticeable damage to building surface or equipment
Operates a floor machine in the performance of floor maintenance duties such as polishing and refurbishment to tile floor areas
Performs assigned duties in the Laundry Room and responds to the need for janitorial services on a schedule or on an as-needed basis
Performs other related duties as required