Housekeeper

**Are you a friendly, caring professional who is passionate about exceptional senior care & housekeeping?** If so, you should consider joining **Christenson Communities** We’re looking for a Housekeeper to join our team at our Royal Oak, Lacombe AB location. Christenson Communities has over 1,500 Retirement Living Suites located in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Red Deer, Lacombe and Rocky Mountain House. Many of these Communities are integrated into Christenson's innovative "Urban Village" concept. These sustainable communities are planned with the future in mind, and offer active adults a choice of housing styles in a centrally located village with shopping, transit, and professional services situated around public parks and linear walkways. Christenson Communities offers a lifestyle that is worry-free, comfortable, fun, active and social. With different lifestyle options including independent living, supportive living and assisted living Christenson Communities is here to provide the best quality senior care services. **Position Responsibilities** - Light Duty Cleaning - Empty garbage containers, remove waste materials from buildings - Service and clean washrooms - Dust and polish furniture, and keep it arranged properly - Wash and polish glass and windows - Spot wash walls - Vacuum carpets - Vacuum draperies and upholstered furniture - Sweep or damp mop floors - Sweep, wet mop and scrub floors - Sort, count, mark and fold linens - Make beds or change bedding - Collect soiled linens and garbage - Perform in-house laundry services (as a Blue Bird service) - Scrub, disinfect and polish bathroom fixtures - Replace towels, soap and other supplies - Vacuum, sweep & mop all floors - Report damage, theft and articles found to the Executive Director - Keep storage areas and carts well stocked, clean and tidy - Maintain inventories of supplies - Inform Resident Service Coordinator as Guest Suite and cleaning supplies are getting low, so an order can be placed. - Identify and communicate need for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment and reallocation of space - Other duties and various projects, as requested by the Executive Director **JOB SPECIFICATIONS** - The core competencies of the Cleaner role consist of the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: _ **Must Have**: Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning duties, including minimum 1 year experience in: - Housekeeping, residential or commercial cleaning - Multi-purpose cleaners, including which cleaning chemicals can be mixed safely Proficiency in the following: - Operation of various cleaning equipment - Familiarity with seniors housing and industry terminology - Light residential maintenance duties Personal Characteristics: - Conservatively groomed - Good communication and interpersonal skills - Outstanding customer service focus - Mechanical aptitude and skills - Honest and trustworthy - Strong organizational skills (ability to multi-task & prioritize) - A good eye for detail - Able to work co-operatively with a variety of other employees **_Assets: _** - Experience in: _ - _Geriatric experience_ - _Hospitality_ Educational Requirements - The following training and/or credentials are required: _ - Completion of Grade 10 or higher - Considered assets: _ - WHMIS (Workplace Hazards Management Information System) certificate - Equivalencies will be considered_ Other Bona-Fide Occupational Requirements - Must be available to work evenings and weekends, as required - Physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position (may be required to lift items weighing over 20 kilograms) - Ability to work on his/her feet for a complete shift while constantly bending, stretching, walking, lifting or moving things - Must be bondable by corporate insurer - A current and clear Criminal Records check with Vulnerable Sector Search is required for all new site-based employees **Qualifications and Education Requirements**: - CPR/BCLS for healthcare provider required - Must be fluent in English, written and verbal. Ability to complete online education, written communication and complete inventory lists. - Clear police information check with Vulnerable Sector within 6 months - Demonstrated skills in communication, teamwork, organizational and customer service - High attention to detail and thoroughness - Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to person-centered care - Ability to problem solve through critical thinking and self-education - Enthusiastic attitude and energy to provide excellent care and service on behalf of the company - Awareness of accident and injury prevention, hazard identification and control; adherence to safe work practices and procedures is essential in this position - Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to person-centered care **Other Bona-Fide Occupational Requirements** - Physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position (may be required to lift, move, push, or pull objects weighing up to