Housekeeping Aide

The Hamlets has been providing residential care throughout British Columbia and Alberta since 1989. The Hamlets at Duncan is our newest location, with over 100 team members across all disciplines caring for and providing services to over 140 residents in long-term care and assisted living.

The Hamlets has developed innovative Communities of Care, with the goal to provide care homes that have a home-like environment for our residents. Nearly 1,000 residents in British Columbia and Alberta call The Hamlets home, with our focus on helping them live life to the fullest.

Our team members are part of a family. They are a valued and an integral part of what makes The Hamlets who we are. Every team member plays an important role in caring for our residents, by providing a friendly and professional environment. At the Hamlets, we strive to provide our team members with a strong work/life balance, ensuring they have the opportunity to enjoy what the Cowichan Valley has to offer; natural beauty, extraordinary food and drink, artistic and creative brilliance. So much of what is best in life is close by in Duncan and the Cowichan Valley.

**The Opportunity**
Full-time, Permanent Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

The Hamlets at Duncan is looking for excellence oriented housekeeping staff who are self-motivated, creative, and outgoing to be part of our Team

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**
Under the direction of the Support Service Manager, the Housekeeping Aide performs a variety of housekeeping duties. They are responsible for the cleanliness and servicing of designated area(s).
The Hamlets prioritizes a culture of safety in all our facilities. Our safety culture encompasses a healthy, safe environment through all team members understanding their responsibilities and compliance with The Hamlets safety policies and regulatory requirements.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**HOUSEKEEPING**:

- Cleans areas such as floors, stairways, walls, windows, ceilings, and walkways by methods such as sweeping, spot washing, wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, sealing, waxing, buffing, and polishing.
- Washes air vents and ducts; steam cleans items such as waste receptacles and dietary carts.
- Cleans carpets and rugs by methods such as vacuuming, shampooing, brushing and shaking.
- Cleans items such as furniture, woodwork, ledges, fixtures and blinds and reports any damaged and/or inoperable furniture and fixtures to Support Services Manager.
- Empties individual and facility trash/garbage containers, soiled incontinent supply containers.
- Gathers newspapers/periodicals and removes all to outside recycle containers.
- Cleans and disinfects washrooms and bathing rooms, replenishing items such as soap and towels as required.
- Strips and makes beds; cleans and tidies items such as cupboards, lockers, basins and tables; hangs and removes items such as drapes and bed curtains.

**GENERAL**:

- Locks windows and doors following facility security procedures.
- Cleans and maintains related equipment and reports any need for repair.
- Performs work with attention to the efficient use of soaps, polishes or similar supplies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Experience in a similar position(s) preferred but not essential;
- Must be able to communicate in English, both written and verbal.
- Be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Must be in good health and have the physical ability to stoop, lift and stretch compatible with these duties and be capable of standing in a hot, damp environment.
- Must have completed WHMIS course;
- Must be comfortable working with detergents, soaps, cleaners etc;
- Must have a high standard of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
- Must demonstrate the ability and temperament to deal effectively and cooperatively with residents, other staff members, and visitors.
- The Hamlets at Duncan thanks all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. _

**Salary**: $20.97 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees must be double-vaxxed, screening, rapid testing weekly, masks required by all staff during working hours