About this role
*We are looking for casual staff, who are available for occasional sick call ins and other absence coverage, such as sick leave coverage for up to 3 months. *
*Internal staff also have first chance to apply for a schedule, when a steady schedule becomes available*
Shifts are: 7:30AM-3:30PM, 7 days/week
*Responsibilities*
*Housekeeping:*
· Complete both light and heavy cleaning of resident apartments and common living areas (hallways and front lobby) based on established cleaning schedules
· Complete care and cleaning of all floors and rugs using institutional housekeeping equipment
· Complete seasonal cleaning tasks, as assigned
· Identify and address incidents of offensive behaviours
· Complete discharge cleaning
*Laundry:*
Perform all general laundry duties including sorting, rinsing, washing, drying, ironing and folding linens and resident?s personal clothing
* Utilize both commercial-grade and household-grade washers and dryers and hand-washing techniques * Deliver clean linens and resident?s personal clothing using proper delivery techniques * Participate in lost clothing program * Complete labeling of linens and resident?s personal clothing
· Participate in Environmental Services specific infection control practices
· Participate in the development and maintenance of work routines
· Adhere to all health and safety procedures, including:
o Follow established safety procedures for storing, distribution and handling of housekeeping and laundry chemicals
o Clean machines used during shift and ensure continued safety of machines
o Ensure housekeeping cart maintains all hazardous substances within the locked compartment and remains locked at all times when unattended
o Use all equipment in accordance with manufacturer?s instructions
o Wear proper safety equipment and PPE when necessary
*Qualifications Required:*
· Completion of grade 10
· 6 months minimum experience of general cleaning, either institutional or public-based
· Demonstrated proficiency in operation and use of a computer, related technologies and software required for the role
· Previous experience working with the elderly preferred
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Pay: $22.36 per hour
Application question(s): * Are you able to work the entire schedule as written?
Work Location: In person