Housekeeping Aide

**Job Description**:
**Housekeeping Aide**

**Health Services, Long Term Care**

**Status**:3 Regular Part Time Positions

**Compensation**:$26.52/hr - $28.22/hr**(plus 15% in lieu of benefits and Vacation)**

**Work mode: Onsite**

**Location: Peel Manor -**525 Main St N, Brampton, L6X 1N9**

**Hours of work**: no guaranteed hours of work, various shifts through out the week and weekends - Shift times are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, including weekends and holidays

The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Philosophy of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

Reporting to Facility Supervisor (or designate) you will perform housekeeping duties to ensure the Centre, including furniture and equipment, is kept clean

**Responsibilities**:

- Dries, damp mops, spray buffs, strips and refinishes all floor surfaces and stairways
- Washes walls, air vents, light fixtures, windows and ledges
- Vacuums and shampoos all carpet and upholstered furniture
- Removes waste, keeps all containers cleaned and lined and takes action to address offensive odors
- Replenishes paper towels, tissue and soap dispensers
- Maintains equipment and materials
- Reports building deficiencies and faulty equipment
- Reports health and safety hazards, actively participates in eliminating causes of accidents and performs emergency occupational health and safety measures as required
- Participates in relevant aspects of the continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 10 or equivalent education is required
- Previous experience in a housekeeping role
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, suppliers, visitors and volunteers
- Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
- ** Vulnerable Sector Police Check**:

- ** TB Skin Testing**

**Interview**:Our recruitment process will be completed in-person.

About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the **_Great Employer Award_** presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information:
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.