Housekeeper - Cambridge, Canada - MARIAN RESIDENCE

Description

POSITION:
Housekeeper


DEPARTMENT:
Housekeeping and Maintenance


WORK LOCATION:
Cambridge, ON


CONTRACT DURATION:
Full-time


CLOSING DATE:
Open until position is filled

***: The Housekeeper reports directly to the Director, Executive and is responsible for the overall operations of the Housekeeping and Maintenance department.

The Housekeeper ensures that the department provides a clean, sanitary and comfortable home environment for residents, employees, and the public.

Duties include performing housekeeping and custodial services.


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:


Job Responsibility #1:
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES (55% of the time)

• Implements organization's mission as it relates to housekeeping and maintenance
• Carries out practices that create a positive experience for residents
• Provides housekeeping services that meet the requirements, needs and preferences of residents
• Assists with making beds, changing sheets, and distributing clean towels
• Stocks linen closets and other supplies' areas, including staff and visitors' washrooms
• Performs routine cleaning of resident rooms, common areas and public spaces
• Performs vacant room cleaning duties according to established standards
• Prepares rooms for new residents
• Ensures resident rooms, common areas and public spaces are cared for, clean, well maintained, inspected and meet Public Health requirements
• Supports an effective inspection program for all resident rooms, common areas and public spaces
• Attends to residents' requests for extra supplies
• Collaborates and liaises with team members to deliver housekeeping and maintenance services to residents
• Interacts with residents to obtain feedback on the quality of housekeeping and maintenance services
• Responds to housekeeping and maintenancerelated inquiries from residents

Job Responsibility #2:
JANITORIAL SERVICES (30% of the time)

• Sweeps and mops hallways, floors and stairs
• Empties trash receptacles and disposes trash into dumpster
• Cares for, cleans and maintains common areas and public spaces according to Public Health requirements
• Ensures all access areas are clean and safe by sweeping, shovelling, salting and sanding, as needed
• Stocks supply areas, including staff and visitors' washrooms

Job Responsibility #3:
SAFETY AND SANITATION (10% of the time)

• Cleans and sanitizes common areas and public spaces according to Public Health requirements
• Ensures that all chemical products and hazardous materials are handled and stored, in accordance with safety requirements
• Ensures compliance with WHMIS and sanitation standards
• Ensures the housekeeping and maintenance area is clean and organized

Job Responsibility #4:
PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED (5% of the time)

QUALIFICATIONS:


EDUCATION:

• High school diploma and/or equivalent in experience
• WHMIS Certification

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a housekeeping role

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Customerservice oriented
• Ability to work with mínimal supervision
• Keen attention to detail and selfmotivated
• Highly professional in approach
• Excellent time and priority management
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work both independently and as part of a team

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Knowledge of chemical safety regulations, requirements and procedures

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience within a Retirement Home or Long-Term Care setting

Compensation:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications


Employment Start Date:
Immediately


HOW TO APPLY:

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Should you require an accommodation for the interview process, please let us know and we will make every attempt to meet your needs.

Marian Residence Retirement


Salary:
From $17.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Housekeeping: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person