Housekeeper/cleaner - Courtenay, Canada - Glacier View Lodge

Glacier View Lodge
Glacier View Lodge
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Courtenay, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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JOB SUMMARY:


Under the direction of the Director of Support Services (DSS), or designated supervisor, enhances the quality of life of the resident, staffs and others entering GVL by providing a clean and safe environment.

Performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties including touchpoint cleaning, cleaning, disinfecting and heavy cleaning such as; wet mopping floors; waxing and polishing floors; washing walls, windows and ceilings.


SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Cleans areas such as floors and stairways by methods such as wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, sealing, waxing, buffing, polishing, vacuuming, shampooing, brushing, and shaking. As per set schedule, use Taski to clean floors and halls on a regular basis.
  • Washes areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, light fixtures, air vents and ducts, steam cleans items such as waste receptacles and dietary carts. Daily check and wipe of rails throughout the building, and checks for and disposes debris. Performs touchpoint cleaning on a daily basis.
  • Cleans and washes a variety of items such as window sills and ledges, baseboards, heaters, shelves, interior windows, and ornaments by methods such as dusting, wiping and polishing.
  • Cleans furniture by methods such as damp wiping, polishing and shampooing upholstery.
  • Ensures stock of items for housekeeping and laundry workers use, such as chemicals, paper supplies, mop heads and so on are placed in storage areas.
  • Ensures that all hand towel dispensers have adequate paper and that soap dispensers have sufficient soap in them.
  • Following established procedure and infection control policies, cleans and disinfects clients room, washrooms, horizontal surfaces, grab bars, common area and so on.
  • Transports heavy furniture, equipment and/or supplies manually and/or by using dollies and carts as needed.
  • Changes window drapes in resident rooms, as required. Notes and recommends as necessary the cleaning of drapes/valances in common area, Ensures furniture, equipment and chattels are arranged in a manner which provides a safe, and efficient environment, according to WCB safety guidelines.
  • Collects and disposes of garbage and refuse. Cleans garbage containers and empties external ashtrays.
  • Clears snow from walkways and building entrances.
  • Follows specified procedures for cleaning of infectious areas.
  • Ensures terminal cleaning of resident rooms are done according to the procedure will include washing walls, washing surfaces (shelves, counter tops, mattress & bed frame etc.), cleaning all areas of the bathroom and emptying the garbage.
  • Observes WHMIS regulations for mixing, labeling, storing and using chemicals.
  • Checks and maintains all housekeeping equipment by cleaning and replacing items such as filter bags and cleaning pads. Report any malfunctioning equipment to the DSS or designated supervisor.
  • Checks and requests supplies or repairs from DSS, designated supervisor and/or Maintenance Engineer.
  • Participates in the Glacier View Lodge Occupational Health and Safety Program.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:


Education/Training/Experience:


  • Completion of Grade 10 and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:


  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to deal with other effectively
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
  • Ability to organize work
  • Ability to operate related equipment including

Job Type:
Casual


Salary:
$23.83 per hour


Benefits:


  • Employee assistance program
  • Onsite parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Courtenay, BC V9N 8B5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:


  • Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Language:


  • English (preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location:
One location
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