Housekeeping Aide

**Job Description**:
Ensures cleanliness and sanitation of resident rooms and other assigned areas by following job routine and Housekeeping/Laundry Services Manual including following routines, contact times. 8. Maintains the cleanliness of resident rooms, bathrooms, and non resident areas by carrying out regular cleaning duties as assigned. Duties include washing, dusting, wiping, removing waste, sanitizing resident units, vacuuming, dry mopping, wet mopping, washing, stripping, waxing, polishing floors and use of floor machines, cleaning windows, removing and hanging drapery and privacy curtains, shampooing carpets, etc. 9. Carries out special cleaning assignments as scheduled. 10. Removes and disposes of waste as necessary. 11. Ensures proper use, maintenance and storage of equipment and supplies. 12. Maintains inventory of supplies appropriately and advises supervisor when supplies require replenishment. 13. Performs all duties in accordance with the written policies and procedures of Extendicare, the facility and the Housekeeping/Laundry Department. 15. Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner and is aware of and adheres to Safe Work Procedures, specific to job responsibilities. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. 16. Follows manufacturers’ instructions in the operation and use of all equipment and chemicals. 17. Reports unsafe and hazardous working conditions and any equipment malfunctions to the supervisor. 18. Knowledgeable of facility procedures for fire and environmental safety. 19. Performs duties in accordance with prescribed sanitation and infection control procedures. 20. Respects residents’ rights to dignity and privacy and performs duties in a courteous and respectful manner. 21. Adheres to but not limited to “Standards of Employee Conduct,” “Commitment to Residents,” “ Bill of Rights”, and “Extendicare Quality Care Standards”,, Extendicare Mission, Vision and Values, and Manitoba Health Standards. 22. Works closely and cooperates with other staff and residents. Maintains good working relationships with other departments. 23. Participates in inter-disciplinary care conferences, committees, meetings, as required. 24. Responsible for the development and upgrading of his/her knowledge and skills. Attends inservice sessions and conferences as required. 25. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Time Type:
Part time
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