Housekeeper, Job offer in Ottawa, Ontario

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Grade 12 minimum

Background:

• Two years or more experience, preferably in health care setting;
• Excellent communication skills;

Personal Requirements:

• Work as part of a team
• Capable of adapting to different situations and change
• Keen interest in working with seniors

FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a clean, safe environment in the residence
• Clean, dust, vacuum resident suites, common areas (i.e. lounges, corridors, elevators, etc.), offices, staff areas and other assigned areas according to Riverstone RC policies and procedures;
• Sanitize resident suites and other assigned areas as per Riverstone RC infection control policies and procedures;
• Clean vacant rooms and prepare suites for new move-ins as instructed by ESM or their designate;
• Clean and sanitize resident bathroom and all washrooms in the facility including all fixtures, tiles, floors, vanity and mirrors;
• Collect and dispose of refuse and dirty laundry from resident suites, common areas (i.e. lounges, corridors, elevators, etc.), offices, staff areas and other assigned areas in accordance with
• Riverstone RC policies and procedures;
• Clean and restock housekeeping carts daily;
• General repairs to the building, equipment and furnishings;
• General renovations of rooms including painting, wallpaper and surface repairs;
• Provide maintenance services as scheduled;
• Maintain the effectiveness of building mechanical, electrical and fire detection and safety systems;
• Minor adjustment to the building mechanical, electrical and fire systems as deemed necessary and directed by the ESM;
• Routine surveillance of the grounds, including parking lot and underground garage. Maintain the grounds in a neat and tidy fashion;
• Maintain a high level of safety and security for residents, staff and visitors;
• Assist in maintaining preventive maintenance program;
• Assist in maintaining an adequate inventory of maintenance supplies for day-to-day use;
• Notifies ESM of all equipment and building areas in need of repair and develops an action plan.