Housekeeping/laundry Aide - Orillia, Canada - Birchmere Retirement Residence

Birchmere Retirement Residence

Verified Company

Orillia, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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An empathy for and understanding of the needs of the elderly

No formal education required, but a benefit to have experience with housekeeping in a health care facility
Must be familiar with the use of cleaning equipment
Have initiative, good judgement and be able to work independently
Must be able to read, speak and write English and follow oral and written directions
Ability to cooperate and get along with coworkers
Must be able to do simple arithmetic calculations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

In good physical health

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Have a complete understanding of and practice infection control policies with respect to hand washing, separation of clean and dirty items on cart and handling of soiled linens to prevent cross contamination
Be knowledgeable of and practice facility's fire and safety

DUTIES:

Clean resident bedrooms including vacuuming, dusting of furniture and knickknacks, vacuuming under beds and other furniture, changing of linen, dusting of bed frames, washing of windows, and mirrors and any other cleaning duty as specified
Cleans and sanitizes all bathrooms including toilet, hand basins, bathtub and shower tiles, floors vanity and mirror, following proper policies and procedures including wearing PPE equipment, changing linens as needed
Replenishes paper supplies and soap
Empties garbage cans daily
Dusts light fixtures and window ledges as required
Notes depletion of supplies and monitors equipment for referral of repairs to maintenance
Cleans, dusts, and vacuums lounges, corridors and public areas
Launders residents personal clothing, ensuring clothes are returned to rightful owners
Prepares vacated rooms for admissions
Other related duties as required