Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

"How do you bring kindness to others every day?"

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Housekeeping/Laundry Aide reports to the Environmental Services Manager and is expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures. You are expected to sort, wash, dry and fold linen and personal clothing and deliver laundry and personal clothing in accordance with established policies and procedures. A major part of your role will be to actively involve residents in

everyday domestic living, creating meaningful activities.

Responsibilities for Housekeeping:

• Receives assignment, assembles required materials and supplies, and loads service cart

and transports to the work area.

• Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents and following specific procedures,

work patterns and routines, performs tasks such as: vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet

mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing/disinfection floors, spot cleaning walls, windows and

doors between washing, dusting, washing, sanitizing/disinfecting furniture, shelves,

woodwork, etc., emptying waste baskets and rearranging furniture, removing waste,

daily cleaning and disinfecting all bathroom fixtures and replenishing supplies,

cleaning floors, fixtures and furnishings in utility rooms, kitchen closets, etc.

• Ensures privacy of residents during performance of duties.
• Respects privacy, dignity and promotes confidentiality within a warm, homely setting.
• Prepares room for new occupant following prescribed procedures.
• Notifies ESM when supplies are low or equipment is malfunctioning.
• Returns unused supplies and cleans and stores equipment.
• Identifies potential liability issues and takes action to minimize risk.
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities for Laundry:

• Receives laundry and sorts according to type, condition and weight. Follows specific

instructions for the treatment of soiled linens. Separates loads according to classification.

• Washes and dries laundry following instructions for machine operations, designated

washing and drying times, etc. Sorts personal clothing or puts aside for repairs or

ironing. Folds laundry as required, and sorts and delivers to appropriate units.

• Observes the operation of machines and reports malfunctions to the Supervisor. Assists in

maintaining laundry facilities, equipment and supplies. Cleans machines as required and

cleans and tidies floors and laundry areas.

• Adheres to established department policies, procedures and objectives regarding quality

management, safety, environment and infection control.

• Focuses on a person-centred approach while maintaining the organization's policies

and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned and or indicated in the Job Task Inventory.

Qualifications: The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• Basic understanding of washer and dryer operations and equipment used in cleaning. Some knowledge of chemicals used in the process.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read, write and understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work from the heart and make others smile.
• Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions.
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months.
• TB test results less than 6 months old.
• Must be able to provide three supervisory references
• Proof of seasonal Flu shot or Tamiflu prescription provided by a Doctor.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee perks
• Support for personal and professional growth
• Employee benefits (only included if specific to the role)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (only included if specific to the role)
• Matching RRSP contribution (only included if specific to the role)
• Medication training provided (only included if specific to the role)

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

Preferred

• Person-centered approach
• Basic cleaning skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Ability to Work From the Heart
• Read and Interpret Equipment Manuals
• Knowledge of Residents' Rights