Housekeeping Attendant - CAS Pool
CityofOttawa•Ottawa, ON
•CA$26 - CA$30•Onsite
About The Position
Hospitality Services is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of food, nutrition and environmental activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility. You are responsible for performing housekeeping duties associated with the maintenance of a clean, comfortable, home-like and safe environment in the Long Term Care Home, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement, in accordance with the Long Term Care Homes Act, 2007.
Requirements
- Completion of Grade 10
- Six months of experience in institutional cleaning
- Disinfection procedures
- Stripping and refinishing of floors
- Preservation of surfaces
- Shampooing of carpets and upholstery
- The use of housekeeping equipment
- Employee health and safety/WHMIS
- Good understanding of safe body mechanics for lifting and bending
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
- Work under pressure
- Operate auto scrubber, floor buffer and carpet extractor
- Understand and follow directions
- Identify and report hazards in the workplace
- Organize and prioritize work assignments
- Dependable, reliable and professional
- Flexibility with changes in work assignments
- Work within a team environment
- Cooperative, respectful and courteous with residents, visitors and co-workers
- Physical and mental ability to perform assigned routines
- Ability to either fully squat or kneel
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
- Capable of lifting and carrying 35 lbs
- Good personal hygiene practices
- Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
Responsibilities
- Performing housekeeping duties associated with the maintenance of a clean, comfortable, home-like and safe environment in the Long Term Care Home.
- Emphasis on resident safety and engagement, in accordance with the Long Term Care Homes Act, 2007.
Benefits
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
