Support Service Worker - Housekeeping, Career opportunity in Surrey, British Columbia

Position Summary

Reporting to the Support Services Manager and/or designate, the SSW Housekeeping performs general cleaning duties in the facility, including the cleaning of residents’ / tenants’ rooms/suites, bathrooms, staff rooms, offices, lounges, dining rooms, corridors, and other areas as designated. Responds to resident/tenant and building emergencies as required.

Responsibilities    

Include but not limited to;

• Carries out all aspects of routine and rotation cleaning throughout the building and suites which includes: dusting, vacuuming and sweeping; cleaning appliances; washing floors, walls, windows and doors; changing light bulbs; changing and making beds; removing curtains/window coverings for cleaning and re-hanging; garbage removal; terminal cleaning of rooms/suites.
• Cares for equipment, supplies and work areas and keeps equipment clean and safely stored. Reports defective and damaged equipment and furnishings; keeps work area in an orderly, safe and clean condition; keeps inventory in order on individual carts; replenishes supplies throughout the building; understands the use and application of cleaning chemicals.
• Ensures that furniture is arranged to provide a safe and efficient environment. Reports significant changes or uncommon resident behaviour or concerns to nursing staff.
• Participates in facility committees and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Qualifications

Include but not limited to;

• Carries out all aspects of routine and rotation cleaning throughout the building and suites which includes: dusting, vacuuming and sweeping; cleaning appliances; washing floors, walls, windows and doors; changing light bulbs; changing and making beds; removing curtains/window coverings for cleaning and re-hanging; garbage removal; terminal cleaning of rooms/suites.
• Cares for equipment, supplies and work areas and keeps equipment clean and safely stored. Reports defective and damaged equipment and furnishings; keeps work area in an orderly, safe and clean condition; keeps inventory in order on individual carts; replenishes supplies throughout the building; understands the use and application of cleaning chemicals.
• Ensures that furniture is arranged to provide a safe and efficient environment. Reports significant changes or uncommon resident behaviour or concerns to nursing staff.
• Participates in facility committees and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform all other duties as required.