Housekeeper - Nanaimo, Canada - Edgewood Health Network Inc

Edgewood Health Network Inc

Verified Company

Nanaimo, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Summary:

The primary function of the Housekeeper is to ensure that routine cleaning duties are performed in a timely and competent manner under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Housekeepers ensure a positive overall impression of the property as well as providing assistance to patients and ensuring clean and comfortable rooms.

Housekeeping services are coordinated so that mínimal disturbance is caused to patients and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Cleaning and mopping washrooms, dining room, offices, chapel and common areas
Maintain cleanliness of walls, floors, cabinets and windows in common areas
Clean and sanitize high touch areas such as doors, handles, phones, etc. twice daily
Check and maintain stock of products supplied to patients in laundry rooms
Clean fish tank glass in Chapel
Responsible for monitoring the condition of the patient's rooms and forwarding recommendations to the monitor to report at monitor's meeting. When Admissions or Support staff are unable to do so, signing off on the room checklist when a patient is discharged from treatment.
Clean sinks, tubs, showers and toilets
Polish fittings and fixtures
Clean mirrors, windows and glass doors
Sort and wash, Iron, fold and distribute laundry
Empty and clean trash cans
Listen and respond to resident's queries and requests
Ensure adequate stock of cleaning supplies
Ensure cleaning equipment in good working order
Observe and report any maintenance issues
Report to Supervisor prior to performing duties outside the daily roster
Assist maintenance team as required
All other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications:

Able to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs
Able to carry a up to 50 lbs
Able to stand for long periods of time
Able to kneel, bend and crawl
Able to tolerate exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals while following and utilizing required PPE and WHMS protocol
Able to listen and follow instructions
Effective communication skills
High degree of initiative and willingness to assist in any area required
Must work with minimum of supervision, set priorities, and work effectively with a variety of demands
Maintains a positive, professional attitude towards residents, staff, patients and visitors
Demonstrates attention to detail and thoroughness
Able to follow and adhere to Edgewood policies and procedures
Ability to keep information confidential