Housekeeping Aide

**The Corporation of the County of Huron’s**:
**Homes for the Aged Department**:
**is seeking a**:
**Casual Housekeeping Aide to Join the Huronlea (Brussels) Team**:
**Position Summary**

Huronview and Huronlea are sister Homes in the County of Huron. These municipal homes provide health services for those who can no longer live independently in their own homes and require nursing and personal care 24 hours a day. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate care in a homelike environment while our vision is to foster a caring environment with the open possibilities of life’s continued journey. The teamwork at the Homes for the Aged is a cohesive, and collaborative approach where various healthcare professionals with diverse knowledge, skills and talents come together to achieve the goals based on the health needs and preferences of the residents who reside at the Homes.

**What We Offer**:
At the County of Huron, we’re committed to offering a modern work environment that puts people first. We are a Certified Living Wage employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. We offer our staff competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio of employment opportunities. When you join our team, you’ll have the benefit of working with and learning from, people who have a broad range of skills and knowledge. We offer training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to all staff. When you work for the County of Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of your efforts firsthand. It’s a great place to work

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Respect and promote the Resident Bill of Rights.
- Offer constant assistance, understanding and encouragement to any or all residents as required.
- Share responsibility in safely using and maintaining the equipment and supplies of the Homes.
- Responsible for washing, stripping, resurfacing and buffing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets.
- Responsible for the cleaning of lights, vents, walls, equipment, furniture, windows, washrooms, and residents’ rooms and closets.
- Responsible for waste collection.
- Ensures efficient use of supplies.
- Responsible for calling all dangerous, unauthorized or unsafe conditions or situations to the attention of the Supervisor in order that they may be corrected.
- Directs all inquiries regarding residents’ care and conditions to the registered staff member.
- Work in accordance with sanitation and safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as directed, within the expected scope of practice of the Housekeeping Aide.

**Qualifications and Education Requirements**:

- A current certificate from a recognized housekeeping course is an asset
- Experience working in a Long Term Care setting is preferred
- Ability to read and understand written, and verbal instructions for the operation of equipment, and the ability to absorb a suitable course of in-service training.
- Demonstrates maturity and tact.
- Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Effective communication skills, and ability to relate to peers and seniors in a Long Term Care Facility.

**Wage**:

- $23.67 - $26.71 per hour as per the SEIU Collective Agreement.
- _ The position requires the submission of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check._
- _ A condition of employment is proof of COVID-19 immunization._

**Submission Guidelines**:
To be considered for this position, please ensure that
- The cover letter is a maximum of one page
- Cover letter and resume are saved together in one PDF file
- The PDF file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. Jane Smith)

Posted - August 30, 2023

**Don’t meet every single requirement?**: