Maintenance Aid - Stoney Creek, Canada - Orchard Terrace Care Centre

Orchard Terrace Care Centre

Verified Company

Stoney Creek, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you an individual that has a passion for making a difference?

At Orchard Terrace Care Centre, we are passionate about providing compassionate care for families' loved ones, where the residents of our home come before anything else.

Our values follow a 'People' focused philosophy, Participation ~ Excellence ~ Openness ~ Performance ~ Longevity ~ Efficient Use of Resources.

This philosophy can be seen in every aspect and level of our home.

A day in the role of a Maintenance Aide at Orchard Terrace Care Centre.

As a Maintenance Aide at Orchard Terrace Care Centre, you will be given high expectations, as well as an expectation to continue personal growth and professional growth.

In this position, you will be gifted with a rewarding experience every day in the form of being able to see the exact impact you place on our residents.

This position is responsible for but not limited to:

As directed and in accordance with applicable codes and regulations, performs a variety of routine maintenance, servicing and repair operations to maintain home, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and grounds in proper condition.
Responsible for effectively scheduling and supervising maintenance and repair work.
Assigns contracted maintenance crew to specific tasks, supervises to ensure standards and safety rules are observed and maintained.
Observes and monitors all areas of the facility for ongoing maintenance requirements and carries out preventative maintenance programs as directed.
Supervises the Handyperson and Painters, prepares time and work schedules, staff training and performance appraisals.
Performs typical work such as replacing fuses and light bulbs, repairing call bells, clearing drains, repairing beds, chairs, tables, etc., painting and redecorating tasks, replacing tiles, and removing garbage.
Provides general assistance to skilled tradespersons such as mechanics, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, painters, etc., as required.
Conducts regular maintenance rounds to ensure all life safety and building and support systems are functioning properly.
Adheres to established policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, safety, environment, and infection control.
Participates in committee meetings such as infection control, quality assurance and safety, as required. Establishes and maintains communications with other departments and works cooperatively in carrying out duties to assure the needs of residents are being met.
Maintains required records, reports, statistics, etc., in accordance with policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
Ensures the privacy of residents during performance of duties.
Maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner and assures proper care in use of tools, equipment and supplies.
Notifies the Environmental Services Manager of significant building/equipment malfunctions/problems.
Any other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

At Orchard Terrace Care Centre we take pride in our employees, so your qualifications are important to us. We use them to get to know you and see if we are a good fit for each other.

The qualifications needed to join our family at Orchard Terrace Care Centre are as follows:

Grade 12 or OSSD certificate is required
Maintenance experience required
Ability to read and write English and follow written instructions
Ability to effectively communicate with residents and staff
Good understanding of chemical and equipment use
Ability to work independently or as a team member
Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less than 6 months old, must be able to provide three supervisory references.

How to apply?

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references. We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter.