Housekeeping Aide

7 months ago


Kitchener, Canada peopleCare Communities Full time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housekeeping Aide to join our rapidly growing team.

Do you have a passion or interest in working with seniors? JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM

peopleCare Communities is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the tenth year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.

THE ROLE
Maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the Home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishing in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures.

**Reports to**: Director of Environmental Services

**JOB FUNCTION**:
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/disinfecting floors, spot cleaning walls,
windows and doors between washing, dusting, emptying wastebaskets and rearranging furniture,
removing waste, daily cleaning and disinfecting daily all bathroom fixtures and replenishing supplies,
cleaning floors, fixtures and furnishing in utility rooms, kitchen, closets etc.
- Ensures privacy of residents during performance of duties.
- Ensure confidentiality of resident information.
- Prepares room for new occupant following prescribed procedures.
- Notifies supervisor when supplies are low, or equipment is malfunctioning.
- Returns unused supplies and cleans and stores equipment.
- Adheres to established department policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, safety, environment and infection control.
- Displays an attitude that is focused on working safely and ensuring that the work environment is safe and healthy.
- Uses safe work practices.
- Reports any actual or potential hazard to the immediate supervisor.
- Uses or wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required.
- Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks first aid as needed.
- Participates in fire safety activities and knows the Home fire and disaster plan.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
- Does not use or operate any equipment in a way that would endanger any worker, resident or visitor.
- Maintains required records and information as directed.
- Participates in committee meetings as required.
- Cooperates with other departments within the Home to ensure the needs of residents are being met.
- Compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Compliance with peopleCare policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Some understanding of chemicals and equipment used in cleaning.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform lift techniques and lift weights up to 30 pounds.
- Basic knowledge of housekeeping with independent working skills

Thank you for your interest in working with us


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