Casual Housekeeper

The Housekeeper is responsible for performs cleaning and housekeeping duties as assigned and maintains a clean, safe environment, following Infection Control Standards.

**Responsibilities**:

- Daily general cleaning of all corridors, main entrances, recreation “resident” lounge, and dining rooms.
- Spot cleaning of all wall surfaces, doors, and windows/sills.
- Clean all washrooms; as per facility procedures.
- Clean tub and shower rooms daily; as per facility procedures.
- Clean offices; garbage’s, dusting, floors, clean and disinfect high touch areas.
- Clean staff room, board room, kitchen storage rooms, nursing store rooms, clean and dirty utility rooms weekly or as required.
- Clean and then disinfect all high touch areas throughout building.
- Disinfecting equipment and surfaces after exposure to bodily fluids.
- Carbolize beds and rooms after resident moves, every 4 months or as needed.
- Assist in laundry; folding, delivering carts, covering laundry worker’s breaks, label resident clothing and personal items, run washer and dryer. (Housekeeper/Extra Laundry Support)
- Floors; auto scrubber, dry mop, spot mop.
- Maintain a safe environment at all times for residents, staff, and guests, using appropriate signage (Wet Floor).
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Able to read and comprehend labels and instructions, e.g. Proper mixing and use of chemicals
- Ability to use special cleaning equipment including institutional floor scrubber, industrial washers and dryers.
- Knowledge of requirements of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
- Knowledge of WHIMS and annual recertification required.
- Must be physically capable of completing all cleaning and related tasks, including use of equipment such as floor scrubber, mops, and brooms. Lifting, reaching, and carrying are involved in daily activities.

**Physical Demands**:
Must be physically capable of completing all cleaning and related tasks, including use of equipment such as floor scrubber, mops, and brooms. Lifting, reaching, and carrying are involved in daily activities.

**Rate of pay**: $16.55