Casual Housekeeping Aide

Kindera Living•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care. The Housekeeping Aide 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 your role as a housekeeper will be to actively involve residents in everyday domestic living, creating meaningful occupation & activities. We are hiring an employee to work on a casual basis to help us fulfil our scheduling needs and fill vacant shifts as they arise. We are offering flexible hours.

Requirements

Some understanding of chemicals and equipment used in cleaning
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to read, write and understand oral 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
Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months
TB test results less than 6 months old
Must be able to provide three supervisory reference

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/disinfection 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 privacy of residents during performance of duties.
Respects privacy, dignity and promotes confidentiality within a warm homely setting.
Prepares room for new occupant following prescribed procedures.
Notifies ESM 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
Any and all other tasks as assigned