Housekeeper/laundry

Middlesex Terrace is currently recruiting for Part Time Housekeeper / Laundry Aide.

3 vaccines are required

Hours: 16hrs bi weekly minimum with the opportunity for more hours.

Follow cleaning schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.,) as outlined for housekeeping department.
- Clean assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures according to established housekeeping procedures.
- Clean floors with dry mops, wet mops, sweeps, waxes, buffs, disinfects where and when necessary.
- Perform emergency housekeeping when accidents occur.
- Clean movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures: Dusts, spot cleans or washes, disinfects when necessary, polishes where required. This includes the cleaning of ledges, shelves, vents, etc.
- Empty and clean garbage and wastebaskets.
- Straighten or rearrange furniture as directed.
- Clean bathroom and disinfects all fixtures, floors, and walls.
- Wash windows and mirrors.
- Replenish bathroom supplies.
- Clean walls, windows, doors, and ceilings: Spot clean between washings, washes, disinfect when necessary. Walls and ceilings and ceiling fixtures are cleaned as scheduled.
- Clean entrances and exits: Clean as directed above for floors and walls.
- Clean all horizontal surfaces daily or as required, removing dust, dirt, or greasy film, using disinfectants where necessary such as in resident care areas.
- Perform terminal cleaning duties according to established in resident rooms when resident has been discharged or transferred, and prepares room for new occupant.
- Perform cleaning duties in isolation units when resident is transferred, according to established procedure.
- Remove for cleaning and re-hangs curtains, drapes, and dividers.
- Change light bulbs.
- Water flowers.
- Send soiled linens to laundry.
- Report observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning to Manager.
- Report supply and equipment needs to Manager of Housekeeping for replenishing.
- Maintain equipment used in performing duties.
- Operate various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc.
- Maintain Home in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
- Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required.
- Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
- Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA.
- Ensures that all chemical products and equipment are labeled and safety stored away out of reach of the residents in accordance with WHMIS standards.
- Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken window panes, missing nuts or screws, beds needing repair, etc.).
- Other duties as assigned.
- Respects and promotes the Resident Bill of Rights. Respects resident privacy.
- Ensures that all activities of the housekeeping department are coordinated with other staff to meet the overall objectives of the home.
- Ensures that all actions are resident focused. Adapts the cleaning schedule to meet the needs of residents.
- Participates in the home-wide Quality Management Program.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $20.80 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Delaware, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person