Housekeeper, Job offer in Orléans, Ontario

Qualifications:

• Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in a retirement home.
• Ability to speak read and write English. Must be able to follow oral and written directions and to do simple arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to do extensive standing, walking, squatting, kneeling and moving of light objects.
• Maturity and good physical and mental health
• Ability to co-operate with others as members of care team
• Must be able to communicate in English (written, verbal, reading)

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment in the community.
• Work as a member of a team with all other community personnel.
• Be knowledgeable of and practice home’s fire and safety programs.

Job Duties

• Follow cleaning schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) as outlines for the department
• Clean and sanitize residents’ bathroom and all washrooms in the home, including all fixtures, tiles, floors, vanity and mirrors. Replenishes Bathroom supplies
• Must have the ability to handle cleaning product safety and properly clean assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures according to established Housekeeping Procedures
• Empties, cleans and relines wastebaskets. Removes waste and disposes of waste in trash bins.
• Assists in terminal cleaning duties according to established procedures, Resident’s room when a Resident has been discharged or transferred and prepares room for new occupant.
• Water and care for plants in the home.
• Receives and puts away cleaning supplies delivered to the Residence. Clean and restock housekeeping cart.
• Report malfunctions in equipment and repairs needed to Maintenance Department through the Maintenance Book.
• Clean, dust and vacuum residents’ bedrooms and public areas of the home, i.e., lounges, corridors and elevators.
• Notify Building Support Coordinator, when housecleaning supplies are low.
• Removes curtains for cleaning and re-hang curtains, drapes, etc. when they are cleaned
• Is aware of Resident’s rights to privacy and endeavours to respect and promote it
• Attends in-services that are job-related in order to better serve the needs of the Residents and participates in Fire Drills
• Attends Staff meetings as required to know changes in the community
• Performs other related duties as requested by the manager
• Reports unusual Resident behaviour or illness to the RPN in charge or person most in charge.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to deal with exposure to dust during performance of duties and work safely with cleaning compounds
• Lifting alone, maximum 40 lbs. (5-25 lbs. usual) as a major job function. Lifting, with assistance, maximum 160 lbs. (100-120 lbs. usual ) as a major job function
• Pushing/pulling using wheeled equipment such as carts, trolleys, maximum 100 lbs. (20-50 Lbs. Usual) as a major job function
• Stretching/reaching on a regular frequency throughout the shift, as a minor job function.
• Walking with possibility some upstairs walking, up to 3 hrs. Maximum (1-2 hrs. Usual) as a major job function
• Standing for lengths of time, up to 3 hrs. Maximum (1-2 hrs. usual) as a major job function
• Bending/stooping on a regular frequency throughout the shift, as a major job function
• Crouching/kneeling for short periods of time as a minor job function
• Carries and transports objects of various sizes, to a maximum of 25 lbs. (5-15 lbs. Usual) as a major job function

Other considerations

• You must pass a Vulnerable sector back ground check.
• You must be able to work with Dogs and Cats and other animals, allergies or other needs cannot be accommodated.
• Due to our high level of residents with dementia; your tattoos and piercings must either remained covered by clothing or are discrete. Any other external body decoration, including hair, must not be frightening to a frail senior with dementia.
• You must be legally allowed to work in Canada.
• You must be in good physical health as this job requires lifting, sitting, standing and walking.
• Must be able to read and write in English to a minimum High School Level.
• Available on call and in emergency situations.