Housekeeping

Extendicare • Peterborough, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our housekeeping team you will 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. Ensure residents’ safety by following established policies and procedures.

This position is for our Peterborough Home, located in Peterborough, Ontario.

Available opportunities include Casual; Day/Evening shifts

Requirements

• Considerable heavy lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching and moving equipment, and climbing ladders.
• Exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to read and write English and follow simple written and verbal instructions in English.
• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening to be provided

Responsibilities

• 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, emptying waste baskets and rearranging furniture; removing waste, daily cleaning and disinfecting all resident areas; cleaning floors, fixtures, and furnishings in rooms, kitchen, closets; garbage collection, removing and recycling; may also include heavy cleaning duties such as deep cleaning.
• Performs outside work such as snow removal, sanding, and salting as required.
• Ensures privacy of residents during performance and daily duties.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures regarding infection prevention and control, quality assurance, fire, and safety.
• Participates in staff meetings as assigned, Attends in service education programs and completes all mandatory education as assigned.
• Cooperates with other departments in such tasks as transferring residents, moving, ordering and storing supplies, ordering/maintenance/distribution of furniture and equipment

Benefits

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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