Laundry Attendant - Embrun, Canada - Le Pavillon Retirement Residence

Le Pavillon Retirement Residence

Verified Company

Embrun, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

_Are you looking to join a Team where you enjoy coming to work? Where there is a sense of Family and mutual support? That is what you will find at Le Pavillon Retirement Residence.

We are a fully-bilingual retirement residence, with 82 suites and amazing residents. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with seniors._

At Le Pavillon we pride ourselves on ensuring a safe and caring environment for all of our residents._

Laundry Attendant
-
Reports to:_ Environmental Manager

-
Qualifications:_

Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in hospitality or a retirement home.
Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting an asset.
Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of the elderly.
Ability to speak, read and write English. Must be able to follow oral and written directions and to do simple arithmetic calculations.

-
Physical Demands:_

Standing for extended periods of time - for up to 8hrs/day.
Walking short distances and manoeuvring in tight spaces within resident suites.
Pulling/pushing/bending/lifting cleaning carts, chemical pails, etc., up to 50lbs.
Reaching to upper shelving - at times with use of an 18inch to 3ft step ladder.
Repetitive arm and upper body motions in intervals for periods of up to 8hrs for sweeping, wiping.
Working in warm temperatures for extended periods of time.
Some memory work required to know Residents and preferences.

-
Responsibilities:_

Maintain a clean, safe environment in the residence.
Work as a member of a team with all other residence personnel.
Be knowledgeable of and practice residence's fire and safety programs.

- _

To sort, wash, dry and fold laundry
To store and deliver linens and personal clothing.
Report malfunctions in equipment and repairs needed to Environmental Department through the Maintenance Memo Book.
Notify Manager when housecleaning suppliers are low.

-

Job Description:
Risk Management and General Safety_

Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.
Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire safety procedures including extinguishers (as applicable), SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tagout procedures.
Reports all accidents/incidents immediately.
Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
Complies with all infection control techniques, placement of biohazard containers and removal techniques, procedures and policies.
Participates in Fire Safety and Mock Disaster procedures.

-

Job Description:
General_