Housekeeping Aide Casual AgeCare Royal City

Job description

The Housekeeper is responsible for the cleaning and sanitization of all Resident's apartment and common areas.

Key Responsibilities

- To clean areas according to assigned schedules using appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures;

- To clean Resident's apartments and common areas, including furniture, kitchen and washroom fixtures, walls, ceilings, lights, vents and windows;

- To operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment;

- To strip, scrub, spray, and buff all carpet and non-carpet floor surfaces;

- To pick up garbage and transport to designated areas;

- To adhere to established residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices;

- To prepare documentation as required according to residence policy;

- To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;

- To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents;

- To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place;

- To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;

- To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);

- To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct;

- To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Good oral and written English communication skills

- Ability to provide feedback on a day-to-day basis

- Knowledge and experience with standard institutional cleaning techniques

- Previous experience in commercial / residential/ Healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is desirable

- Ability to work with minimal supervision

- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job

- Proficiency in a second language is an asset

- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Wage Levelling Salary: $26.80 per hour