Part-Time Housekeeping Aide - Bayfield Manor/Southbridge Kemptville

Southbridge Care Homes

Kemptville, ON, Canada

3d ago

Home : Bayfield Manor (Soon to be Southbridge Kemptville as of July 7)

Location : Kemptville, Ontario

Position / Status : Housekeeping Aide - Permanent, Part-Time (start date is based on opening of new building, July 7, 2022 or can start earlier at current building as Casual until moved to new building)

Vacancies : 4

3 are for Days - 0730-1530

1 is for Days1 - 0700-1400 (Assist Laundry From 1200-1400)

Tired of living to work? Work to LIVE in beautiful Kemptville at our newly built, Southbridge Kemptville long term care home! The urban hub of Kemptville is an eclectic mix of small-town charm and big city convenience, with plenty of natural beauty and heritage architecture to admire.

Offering competitive wages, Southbridge Kemptville is proud of our new state-of-the-art home (anticipated to open in summer 2022) and welcome you to join our team!

Ask yourself three questions :

Are you looking for a role with tons of opportunity for career advancements?

Are you ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication and effort?

Are you passionate about providing compassionate and quality care to residents in long term care?

If the answer is yes, we would love to know more about you!

The Housekeeping Aide reports to the Environmental Service Manager, and maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the client’s home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Using specified cleaning / disinfecting / sanitizing agents, and following specific procedures, work patterns, and routines, performs tasks such as :

Vacuuming, sweeping, dry / wet mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing / disinfecting floors; spot cleaning walls, windows and doors between washing;

dusting, emptying wastebaskets and rearranging furniture; removing waste; daily cleaning and disinfecting all resident homes;

cleaning floors, fixtures and furnishings in rooms, kitchen, closets; garbage collection, removing and recycling; may also include heavy cleaning duties such as deep cleaning.

Collects / receives laundry and sorts according to type, condition and weight. Follows specific instructions for treatment of soiled linens.

Separates loads according to classification.

Washes and dries laundry following instructions for machine operations, designated washing and drying times, etc. Sorts personal clothing or puts aside for repairs or ironing, may iron and mend personal clothing.

Folds laundry as required, sorts and delivers to appropriate units.

Observes operation of machines and reports malfunctions to Supervisor. Assists in maintaining laundry facilities, equipment and supplies.

Advises Supervisor of inventory levels of chemicals and linen shortages

Ensures privacy of residents during performance of duties.

Adheres to established company policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, and safety.

Performs outside work such as removal of light snow, sanding and salting as required.

Cooperates with other departments in such tasks as transferring residents, moving and storing supplies, furniture and equipment.

Participates in company meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.

Qualifications

Considerable lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, moving equipment and climbing ladders. Exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors.

Ability to work safely, following established safety practices & procedures.

Ability to read and write English and follow simple written and verbal instructions in English

Interested applicants should send their resume through this posting. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

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