Housekeeper

3 weeks ago


Nanaimo, Canada SimpeQ Care Inc Full time
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Are you compassionate, caring, and enjoy working with seniors?
We are hiring for Casual Housekeeper Positions at Wexford Creek Seniors Community our Nanaimo location.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Support Services Manager or on-site Manager. This position is responsible for maintaining general cleanliness of the premises, assisting at mealtimes and maintaining a safe environment for the residents. Specific duties will depend on scheduled designation for each shift (ex: housekeeping, laundry, dietary aide).

Responsibilities:

Promote and maintain an atmosphere of harmony and home-like environment.

Maintenance and upgrading of immunizations.

Commitment to providing the highest quality service.

Maintenance of required certification. (ex: WHMIS, FoodSafe)

Commitment to teamwork.

Awareness of resident safety.

Perform duties within Simpe Q safety guidelines (ex: MSIPP awareness)

Awareness of right to refuse unsafe work.

Expectation of knowledge and daily practice of the Simpe Q and Wexford Creek principles and policies.

Reporting of unsafe equipment or resident safety issues to General Manager.

Assist and participate in events organized by Simpe Q.

Weekly/daily housekeeping of residents' rooms as per schedule:

o Clean bathroom with recommended cleaning supplies.

o Sweep and mop bedroom and bathroom floors.

o Vacuum any carpeted areas.

o Change bed linens and bed making.

o Laundry removal

o Remove garbage.

o Dust furniture if surfaces are pre cleared by resident.

o Assist in maintaining tidy cupboards and drawers

Cleaning of common areas and hallways.

Assisting with meal service and dishwashing

Assist in kitchen with meal preparation, delivery and clean up.

Use of laundry machines.

Management of soiled linens.

Knowledge of infection control practices in all areas of the Home.

Empty garbage at end of each shift.

Terminal cleaning when residents vacate a room.

Internal window washing as per schedule.

Other related duties as assigned by Simpe Q Supervisor.

Regulations:

Adheres to regulations outlined in the following Acts and Legislations:

_The Criminal Records Review Act _ RSBC 1996
_The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act _ RSBC 1996
_B.C.'s Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act_
_Patients Property Act_
_Community Care and Assisted Living Act_
_Residential Care Regulation_
_Adult Guardianship Act_
_WorkSafe B.C. Regulations_
Satisfactory present and continuous medical screening in compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control program
Perform all duties in a manner in which client safety is the focus.
Report any unsafe activities that may cause harm or injury to a client.
Educate other co-workers/colleagues on the proper safety techniques when there is a possibility of endangering a client.
Observe and correct any unsafe behavior demonstrated by client.

Physical Demands:

Job requires a significant amount of sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting and walking (according to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Definitions, this job is considered "Medium").

Lifting 50lbs maximum.

Frequently lifting and/or carrying objects up to 20lbs.

May involve sitting with pushing and pulling or arm and/or leg controls.

Must be able to handle stressful situations in the workplace.

Health and Safety Risks:

Physical :

- Muscle strain from lifting, transferring, turning clients

- Dealing with aggressive clients

- Repetitive strain injuries

Ergonomic :

- Working at a desk/computer

Chemical :

- WHMIS & Control products (e.g. Cleaning products, skin & wound products, shampoos, soaps, antiseptic and antibacterial solutions, Oxygen)

Biological :

- Contact with blood & body fluids

- Exposure to illnesses common to communal living environments (Influenza, colds, GI illnesses, other bacteria & viruses)

- Plants and animals

- Needle stick injuries

Radiation

The successful applicant for this job posting must provide satisfactory proof, or have such proof on file, that they have received the COVID-19 vaccination and any required COVID-19 booster vaccination. This requirement shall be waived if the applicant has not received the vaccination due to any legislated protected human rights grounds. In such a case, and upon presentation of sufficient proof, SimpeQ Care shall make reasonable attempts to accommodate the applicant to carry out their role where possible recognizing that the health and safety of other employees and residents will be a priority.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $23.38 per hour

Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift

Experience:
cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
COVID-19 Vaccination Status (preferred)

Work Location: In person
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