Housekeeper - Lacombe, Canada - Christenson Communities

Christenson Communities

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Lacombe, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you a friendly, caring professional who is passionate about exceptional senior care & housekeeping?

If so, you should consider joining
Christenson Communities We're looking for a Housekeeper to join our team at our Royal Oak, Lacombe AB location.

Christenson Communities has over 1,500 Retirement Living Suites located in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Red Deer, Lacombe and Rocky Mountain House. Many of these Communities are integrated into Christenson's innovative "Urban Village" concept.

These sustainable communities are planned with the future in mind, and offer active adults a choice of housing styles in a centrally located village with shopping, transit, and professional services situated around public parks and linear walkways.

Christenson Communities offers a lifestyle that is worry-free, comfortable, fun, active and social.

With different lifestyle options including independent living, supportive living and assisted living Christenson Communities is here to provide the best quality senior care services.

Position Responsibilities

Light Duty Cleaning
Empty garbage containers, remove waste materials from buildings
Service and clean washrooms
Dust and polish furniture, and keep it arranged properly
Wash and polish glass and windows
Spot wash walls
Vacuum carpets
Vacuum draperies and upholstered furniture
Sweep or damp mop floors
Sweep, wet mop and scrub floors
Sort, count, mark and fold linens
Make beds or change bedding
Collect soiled linens and garbage
Perform inhouse laundry services (as a Blue Bird service)
Scrub, disinfect and polish bathroom fixtures
Replace towels, soap and other supplies
Report damage, theft and articles found to the Executive Director
Keep storage areas and carts well stocked, clean and tidy
Maintain inventories of supplies
Inform Resident Service Coordinator as Guest Suite and cleaning supplies are getting low, so an order can be placed.
Identify and communicate need for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment and reallocation of space
Other duties and various projects, as requested by the Executive Director

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

The core competencies of the Cleaner role consist of the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:_

Must Have:

Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning duties, including minimum 1 year experience in:
Housekeeping, residential or commercial cleaning
Multipurpose cleaners, including which cleaning chemicals can be mixed safely

Proficiency in the following:

Operation of various cleaning equipment
Familiarity with seniors housing and industry terminology
Light residential maintenance duties

Personal Characteristics:

Conservatively groomed
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Outstanding customer service focus
Mechanical aptitude and skills
Honest and trustworthy
Strong organizational skills (ability to multitask & prioritize)
A good eye for detail
Able to work cooperatively with a variety of other employees

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Assets:_

Experience in:_

- _Geriatric experience_
- _Hospitality_

Educational Requirements:

The following training and/or credentials are required:_

Completion of Grade 10 or higher

Equivalencies will be considered_

Other Bona-Fide Occupational Requirements

Must be available to work evenings and weekends, as required
Physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position (may be required to lift items weighing over 20 kilograms)
Ability to work on his/her feet for a complete shift while constantly bending, stretching, walking, lifting or moving things
Must be bondable by corporate insurer
A current and clear Criminal Records check with Vulnerable Sector Search is required for all new sitebased employees

Disclaimer

This job description indicates representative responsibilities and specifications of the position only and should not be considered to necessarily represent all responsibilities and specifications of the position.

The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned, which are not specified in this description. A review and update of this job description will take place at the yearly performance review.

At Christenson Communities we make it our priority to foster inclusive work environments welcomed to diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to accommodating prospective employees. Please let us know how we can accommodate you in our hiring process._

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Benefits: