Housekeeper - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Red Oak Villa LP

Red Oak Villa LP

Verified Company

Greater Sudbury, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Red Oak Villa LP is currently seeking a
Part-Time Housekeeper to join their expanding team.

Environmental Services is committed to providing a safe, clean, home-like environment where our residents, tenants, visitors, employees and volunteers can enjoy "Leisure for Life" in comfort and style.

We deliver our mission by adhering to ORCA & RHA standards.

Through these standards, we focused on continuous quality improvement, infection prevention and control, maintain best practices in health and safety and the ongoing training of all staff.

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Environmental Services Staff work to achieve the following:_

To provide residents, tenants, visitors, volunteers and employees with a clean and orderly physical environment.
To employ infection prevention and control measures while performing all cleaning duties.
To identify safety hazards within the physical environment and immediately report these to the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
To adhere to all safety measures and precautions for the protection and comfort of the residents, family members, employees and volunteers.

Qualifications:

Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in a retirement home is required.
Excellent teamwork and effective communication skills (both written and oral).
Strong organizational and timemanagement skills.
Capable of working efficiently in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to work well independently and under pressure.
High interpersonal and customer service skills.
An understanding of the needs and issues of the older adult is required.
An understanding of effective Infection Prevention and Control practices is required.
Familiarity with WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and Sanitation Code.
Ability to follow instructions is required.
Ability to do extensive standing, walking, squatting, kneeling and lifting of objects up to 50lbs is required.
Availability to work weekdays/weekends and for oncall coverage for sick call replacement is required.
Good attendance record is required.
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required (dated within 6 months of start of employment).
TB testing and N95 mask fit certificate is required.
Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Perform cleaning tasks to achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the facility.

Maintain safe work practices.
Have a full understanding of and practice Infection Prevention and Control policies.
Be knowledgeable of and practice the facility's fire and safety programs.
Clean and sanitize resident suites and apartments as per the Room Cleaning Checklist.
Clean suites and apartments vacated by residents and prepare the suite for incoming residents.
Collect refuse from resident suites, apartments and other areas in the facility and dispose of this refuse in accordance with set procedures.
Clean and restock the housekeeping carts.
Complete cleaning of the public/common areas and offices following the facility procedures, task list and schedule.
Change and remake beds in suites.
Following procedure, provide bath linens to suites.
Complete departmental laundry for daily facility use as required.
Ensure all lights are working.
Ensure suites/apartments are safe and free from fire hazards.
Ensure all exterior doors are locked.
Ensure all exit signs are lit and working properly.
Ensure all emergency lights are working.
Report any deficiencies directly to the MES and/or log them in the Maintenance Binder as appropriate.
Test emergency equipment in suites and apartments on a monthly basis as per policy.
Report equipment or housekeeping supply requirements necessary for the efficient operation of Environmental Services to the MES/Administrator.
Monitor inventory and assure safe storage of all supplies.
Monitor proper maintenance and functioning of equipment and notify the MES/Administrator of the need for repairs as necessary.
Maintain all required records and reports in accordance with policies and procedures.
When required, complete postconstruction cleaning of suites and apartments.
When required, follow postconstruction cleaning procedures as per the Construction Cleaning Checklist.
Work collaboratively and promote positive team spirit within the department
Maintains good attendance record according to company policy
Senior staff to assist in the orientation and training of new employees
Attends departmental and Home's staff meetings, inservices and other necessary training sessions
Perform other duties that are necessary and appropriate which may be assigned by the Manager of Environmental Services or Administrator
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