Housekeeping

The Birches Nursing Home in Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada

Facility: The Birches Nursing Home
Location: 7702 HWY 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Environmental, Healthcare
Position Available: Casual

Facility Description:

As a Community Governed Organization and part of the Musquodoboit Harbour community since 1979, The Birches is home to 42 long term care residents who benefit from our focus on resident-centered care and honouring each person’s lifelong routine.

This is made possible through the dedication of fantastic staff from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, continuing care assistants, recreation, maintenance, food services, laundry, housekeeping, and administrative support. Active volunteers also complement our day-to-day work. The Birches is committed to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.

Job Summary:

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned areas of the Home in a sanitary condition. This includes maintaining a floor care program, through deep cleaning, as well as day-to-day activities.

General Duties:

• Receives and organizes supplies and equipment,
• Collects and disposes of garbage,
• Performs appropriate cleaning and disinfecting procedures on all assigned areas,
• Cleans and replenishes supplies in resident and non-resident washrooms,
• Responsible for draperies and privacy curtains in assigned areas,
• Transfers residents' personal belongings when moving to another room or leaving the Home,
• Responsible for the routine cleaning of equipment,
• Reports all necessary repairs and equipment malfunctions as per the home's policy and procedures,
• Cleans soiled linen rooms,
• Is familiar with the home's Policies, Procedures, Fire and Safety, and Emergency Procedures and carries out guidelines of same,
• Attends staff education sessions as required,
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum completion of Grade Twelve (12) required,
• Knowledge and ability to operate and use institutional Floor Care equipment,
• Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills,
• Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis,
• Must be comfortable working around seniors.

Hours of Work: 8hr shifts - Weekends / Days / Evenings / Holidays. On call availability/flexibility.

The Birches Offers:

• Free Parking
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (if applicable)
• Comprehensive Orientation
• A supportive work environment

Salary Range: In accordance with the current collective agreement between The Birches

and C.U.P.E. Local 3199

Please note: 

·         This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.

·         Please be aware that The Birches is a pet friendly environment.

·         If the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.

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