Housekeeper

Job Title: Housekeeper Part-Time

Facility: Mountain Lea Lodge

Position Scope:

• Reporting to the Manager of Support Services, the Housekeeper/laundry worker performs cleaning and housekeeping duties as assigned and maintains a clean, safe and functional environment following Infection Control Standards while representing Mountains & Meadows Care Group Resident Centered Care Philosophy.

  Primary Responsibilities / Duties:

• Follow best practices to clean and maintain neighborhoods, including resident rooms/apartments and shared spaces.
• Clean and disinfect all high touch areas throughout building
• Following infection control guidelines, wash, dry, fold, and sort linens and personal clothing items
• Pickup laundry on all neighborhoods at designated times, following infection control protocols
• Label and wash clothing from new resident admissions, ensuring prompt return after laundering
• Stock supplies; communicate supply needs to Support Services Manager
• Assist with Crosskill Court resident laundry and running of the washer and dryer
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of department equipment in line with department policies and procedures
• Ensure equipment is stored safely - report any maintenance issues to manager/maintenance dept.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and guests by using appropriate signage
• Follow WHMIS guidelines for safe handling/use of chemicals
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of housekeeping storage areas
• With appropriate training, assist and support, residents in all activities of daily living
• Maintain safe work practices and follow Occupational Health and Safety guidelines
• Work as part of a team to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of housekeeping and laundry services

Qualifications:

• WHMIS required (or willingness to obtain)
• Demonstrated teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to complete physical demands of the position
• Experience working with the elderly an asset
• Experience using industrial cleaning equipment an asset

Hours of work: 8hour shifts/ must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Staff persons are expected to display good judgement in working with residents, staff and volunteers and to present an attitude of respect and cooperation. Empathy and understanding are to be always shown toward residents.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, men and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Thank-you for interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.