Housekeeper - Toronto, Canada - McCowan Retirement Residence

McCowan Retirement Residence

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

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About Metta Lifestyles:
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Metta Lifestyles is a rapidly growing Canadian company committed to operating first class retirement communities in Toronto and Ottawa. Our team share a passion for providing the best-in-class quality of care. The key differentiator for Metta Lifestyles is our expertise in heavier care services and an extensive memory care program.

Metta communities offer a wide range of living and care options to ensure the needs of our residents are met with convenience, flexibility, and peace of mind.

As a focused and dynamic team, we are open to new ideas and looking for energetic individuals to join our growth.

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About the Position:_

The Housekeeper performs a variety of housekeeping duties to ensure the residence is maintained in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.

The Housekeeper will also assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and other staff members

Key Responsibilities:

Cleans and disinfects all common areas including dining room, bathrooms, lounges, activity areas, offices, hallways, stairways and other areas as directed;
Cleans and disinfects resident suites including telephone, furniture, kitchen and washroom fixtures, walls, ceilings, lights, vents, mirrors and windows;
Dusts all furniture and equipment;
Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors, using brooms, mops and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machine;
Vacuums and cleans/shampoos carpeted areas;
Performs cleaning duties according to established procedures;
Empties and cleans all waste containers and transports garbage to designated area;
Makes up beds and changes linen as required;
Straightens and rearranges furnishings as directed;
Maintains utility and store rooms in a tidy and sanitary condition;
Reports any damaged or unusable furniture and fixtures;
Performs laundry duties as required (sorting, washing, drying, ironing, folding and delivering clean linen and clothing);
Attends inservice education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as required;
Assist in the kitchen as required (server)

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Previous housekeeping experience is preferred but not mandatory;
First Aid & CPR Certificate preferred;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Good listening skills and the ability to follow instructions;
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision;
Excellent time management skills;
Effective communication skills (both written and verbal);
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.

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Ability to work a total of 8 hours bi-weekly.
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Join Us_

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required.
Metta Lifestyles is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs._

Job Types:
Permanent, Casual

Salary:
$18.95 per hour

Benefits: