Housekeeper / Laundry Aide

The Housekeeper performs cleaning activities within well established guidelines and assigned areas. He/she obtains a list of vacant rooms which need to be cleaned immediately and a list of prospective check-outs or discharges in order to prepare work assignments. This position must provide clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the residents, employees, and public. The housekeeper promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odours. She/he may be required to perform tasks, which involve exposure to visible blood contamination or reasonably anticipated blood or stool contamination. The housekeeper must follow the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials and/or the clean-up of blood, infectious materials, or body fluids containing blood in accordance with all legislation.

**Background/Qualifications**:
Must be able to communicate in English including written documentation. Has an acceptable standard of behaviour and appearance.
- Must have ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Must have ability to follow written routines.
- Must enjoy working in a long term care environment.
- Housekeeping experience in an organizational setting an asset.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Follow cleaning schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.,) as outlined for housekeeping department.
- Clean assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures according to established housekeeping procedures.
- Clean floors with dry mops, wet mops, sweeps, waxes, buffs, disinfects where and when necessary.
- Perform emergency housekeeping when accidents occur.
- Empty and clean garbage and wastebaskets.
- Straighten or rearrange furniture as directed.
- Clean bathroom and disinfects all fixtures, floors, and walls.
- Wash windows and mirrors.
- Replenish bathroom supplies.
- Clean walls, windows, doors, and ceilings: Spot clean between washings, washes, disinfect when necessary. Walls and ceilings and ceiling fixtures are cleaned as scheduled.
- Clean entrances and exits: Clean as directed above for floors and walls.
- Perform cleaning duties in isolation units when resident is transferred, according to established procedure.
- Report observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning to Manager.
- Report supply and equipment needs to Manager of Housekeeping for replenishing.
- Operate various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc.
- Maintain Home in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
- Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required.
- Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
- Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA.
- Ensures that all chemical products and equipment are labeled and safety stored away out of reach of the residents in accordance with WHMIS standards.
Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken window panes, missing nuts or screws, beds needing repair, etc.)

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are mandatory and will be provided.
Must be fully vaccinated (3rd dose)