Housekeeping Aide - Toronto, Canada - THE REKAI CENTRES
Description
***: Under the direction of the Environmental Services Manager (ESM), ensures a clean, sanitary and safe home-like environment, within an interdisciplinary, resident-focused team.REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports directly to the Environmental Services Manager
REQUIRMENTS/ SKILLS (not limited to)**:
- REQUIRED: Grade 12 graduate or equivalent combinations of education and experience
- REQUIRED: Current Vulnerable Sector Check, not more than 6 months old
- REQUIRED: COVID Vaccinated (2 Doses plus Booster)
- PREFERRED: Prior knowledge/experience of housekeeping operations and equipment in Long Term Care Setting.
- PREFERRED: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Language.
- PREFERRED: Second Language, Current WHIMIS certification, Fall Protection certifications.
- Physically capable of performing all assigned duties within a flexible work schedule required for a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week operation.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, flexibility and ability to adapt productively to changes in the work environment
Physical Working Conditions
- Will be working in close proximity to individuals with Neurobehavioral disorders associated with brain impairments, injuries, or diseases such as dementia or multiple sclerosis.
- Extended periods of time at work standing, rapid movement, operating medium weight cleaning equipment such as waxing/buffing machines, sweeping and mopping floors etc.
- Manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance are required. Ability to comfortably and easily bend, stoop, twist and turn, climb stairs etc.
- Ability to perform repetitious arm and wrist movements.
Environmental Conditions:
contact with potentially dangerous and toxic cleaning products with unpleasant odors. May be required to clean up bodily fluids.
TASK DESCRIPTION
- Is directly accountable for all duties identified on the cleaner work routine assigned by the Environmental Services Manager.
- Performs duties including but not limited to: floor maintenance programs, deep cleaning programs, carbonizing, waste management and transportation of clean and soiled linens.
- Ensures daily, the neatness and cleanliness of resident's living rooms and common areas including but not limited to rooms and equipment including; furniture, clothes closets, mobility devices, tub/bathrooms, and utility rooms
- Adheres to Occupational Health and Safety guidelines when using cleaning products, moving furniture, and equipment to clean areas and rooms. Identifies risks and reports them immediately to Environmental Services Manager
- Ensures all duties are carried out in a manner which does not cause risk of injury to residents and staff.
- Participates in The Home's employee programs for WHMIS, Quality Improvement, Health and Safety, and education
Salary:
$20.00-$21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff required to wear 3-ply surgical masks within the Home.
Daily Rapid Testing for COVID required
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
- Are you fully COVID vaccinated? ( 2 Doses plus Booster) ?
Licence/Certification:
- Vulnerable Sector Check, not more than 6 months old (preferred)
Work Location:
One location
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