Housekeeper

Marina Point Village LP is currently seeking a **permanent Part-Time Housekeeper** to join their team. Environmental Services is committed to providing a safe, clean, home-like environment where our residents, tenants, visitors, employees and volunteers can enjoy “Leisure for Life” in comfort and style.

We deliver our mission by adhering to ORCA & RHA standards. Through these standards, we focused on continuous quality improvement, infection prevention and control, maintain best practices in health and safety and the ongoing training of all staff.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a housekeeping position is desirable, preferably in a retirement home or Long-Term Care.
- Ability to do extensive standing, walking, squatting, kneeling and lifting of objects up to 50lbs is required.
- Availability to work weekdays/weekends and for on-call coverage for sick call replacement is required.
- An excellent attendance record is required.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required (dated within 6 months of start of employment).
- TB testing is required.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**
- Excellent teamwork and effective English communication skills (both written and oral).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks with constant interruptions.
- Ability to work well independently and under pressure.
- Ability to take direction in housekeeping duties and to carry through in a safe, responsible, and efficient manner.
- Must possess a mature and pleasant disposition.
- Must possess a high interpersonal and customer service skill.
- Demonstrated understanding of the needs and issues of the older adult is required.
- Demonstrated understanding of effective Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) practices is required.
- Familiarity with WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and Sanitation Code.

**Physical Demands**:

- Standing for long periods of time - for up to 8hrs/day
- Walking short distances and manoeuvring in tight spaces within Resident Units for up to 8 hours/day
- Pulling/pushing/bending/lifting cleaning carts, chemical pails, etc, up to 50lbs
- Reaching (above shoulder level) to upper shelving - at times with use of an 18inch to 3ft stepping ladder.
- Reaching below shoulder level
- Kneeling, twisting, squatting for various tasks routinely during length of shift for completion of cleaning duties
- Repetitive arm and upper body motions in intervals for periods of up to 8hrs for sweeping, wiping, etc.
- Manual dexterity of both hands (grasping and fine manipulation)
- There is much repetition in the tasks, must be able to organize time so to vary duties limiting repetitive movements.
- Some memory work required to know Residents and preferences.

**Working Conditions**:

- Exposure to chemicals and cleaning solvents.
- Work within multiple work environments and potentially unsanitary conditions.
- Exposure to illnesses and frailties of residents/tenants.
- Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priorities as urgent needs arise that require immediate attention.
- Working among tenants, family members, visitors, and staff in a variety of situations.
- Working in warm temperatures for long periods of time

**Tasks & Responsibilities**:
**1. To ensure the maintenance of a clean facility by**:

- Cleaning and sanitizing resident suites and apartments as per the Room Cleaning Checklist.
- Cleaning suites and apartments vacated by residents and prepare the suite for incoming residents.
- Cleaning resident rooms and hallways on a daily basis including floors, washrooms and furnishings.
- Perform cleaning tasks to achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the facility.
- Complete cleaning of the public and common areas (ie. hallways & lounges) following the facility procedures, task list and schedule.
- Performing thorough cleaning of all rooms on a rotating basis.
- Cleaning staff and visitor's washrooms on a daily basis.
- Cleaning, vacuuming, mopping and dusting the offices on a regular basis.
- Cleaning, vacuuming and dusting the Staff Room and washrooms.
- Wiping and vacuuming facility furniture as necessary.
- Collect refuse from resident suites, apartments and other areas in the facility and dispose of this refuse in accordance with set procedures.
- Change and remake beds in suites.
- Following procedure, provide bath linens to suites.
- Complete departmental laundry for daily facility use as required.
- Ensure the following items are in good working order:

- all lights are working.
- all suites/apartments are safe and free from fire hazards.
- all exterior doors are locked.
- all exit signs are lit and working properly.
- all emergency lights are working.
- Monitor inventory and ensure safe storage of all supplies.
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