Housekeeper-laundry (Contract)

**JOB** SUMMARY**: The Housekeeper/Laundry reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor.

To assist the Environmental Services Supervisor in the performance of all statutory and operational housekeeping services/duties related to the housekeeping department.

To assist the Environmental Services Supervisor in maintaining, implementing and coordinating housekeeping services to residents within the established policies and procedures of Iroquois Lodge.

The employee will complete all activities as required to maintain an accepted level of cleanliness throughout the building. The employee will meet standards of hygienic levels of sanitation as dictated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care legislation and regulations.

**Type**

Contract

**Closing Date**

March 12, 2025

**Hours of Work**

35hrs/week

**Wage**

Min. $21.98/hr

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:
Minimum Requirements:

- Fluency in English for reading and communication (Grade 12)
- Medical certificate of good health and up to date immunization record including willingness to have yearly influenza vaccination.
- Must provide a clear police clearance review before employment.

**SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY)**:
**Method #1: Online**
- Please visit: My Job Search to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

**Method #2: GREAT** - Applications must include all of the following**:

- Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
- Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:
**Housekeeper/Laundry - Contract - 049-25-3**

c/o Reception Desk

Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0

POSITION DESCRIPTION - WELLBEING

**POSITION TITLE**:Housekeeper**

**REPORTING RELATIONSHIP**:
Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor.

**PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION**:
To assist the Environmental Services Supervisor in the performance of all statutory and operational housekeeping services/duties related to the housekeeping department.

To assist the Environmental Services Supervisor in maintaining, implementing and coordinating housekeeping services to residents within the established policies and procedures of Iroquois Lodge.

The employee will complete all activities as required to maintain an accepted level of cleanliness throughout the building. The employee will meet standards of hygienic levels of sanitation as dictated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care legislation and regulations.

**KEY** DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Technical Functions**:

- Will carry out all related daily duty outlines in assigned work area.- Every washroom is to be cleaned daily (sink, toilet, floor, mirrors, garbages emptied daily).
- Vacuum resident rooms
- Microfiber dusting, wetmop tile floors as necessary, polish floors as necessary
- Steam clean carpets as necessary in the resident rooms.
- Dust furniture; wipe window ledges, TV screens, baseboards and heaters.
- Resident’s beds must be carbolized at least twice per month and their rooms will be cleaned completely on the same day and/or as necessary.
- Will assist when residents have to be moved within the building
- Will determine needs and request supplies as necessary through the Environmental Services Supervisor.
- Will ensure there are adequate supplies of Kleenex, hand soap, toilet tissue and paper towels in all resident’s washrooms.
- Will maintain good working relations with all internal departments and be an integral part of the total health care team, whose prime objective is to provide optimum quality care to all residents of Iroquois Lodge.
- Will assist in orientating new employees by training, supervising and informing them of all sanitation and safety procedures.
- Will assist new employees as to the location of all housekeeping supplies and the operation of all cleaning equipment.
- Provide infection control measures in all areas of Iroquois Lodge.
- Willingness to participate in facility and community emergency events as required.

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