Job Title

Housekeeping Aide/Housekeeper

Qualifications

Successful completion of Grade 10,

Technical Competencies

Ability to operate appropriate mechanical equipment i.e. washer, dryer, vacuum cleaner, burnisher, auto scrubber, Clorox 360

Understanding of infection control principles

Working Knowledge of: WHMIS, Inventory Management & Control

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English

Experience

Experience in an institutionalized setting preferably long term care

Work Area

Nursing Units - Long Term Care Facility

Hours of Work

Day Shift - On-site hours 0800 to 1600 Paid hours = 7.5

Break - Meal & Break (30 min) - 1130 & 1430

Evening Shift - On-site hours 1300 to 1900 Paid hours = 5.5

Break - (45 min) 1630

Evening Shift - On-site hours 1630 to 2230 Paid hours = 5.5

Break - (45 min) 2000 to 2045

Night Shift - On-site hours 2230 to 0630 Paid hours = 7.5

Break - Meal & Break (30 min) 0130 & 0430

Orientation

2 Days of Departmental Routines & Practices

2 Days of General Orientation of Facility Policies & Procedures and Surge and Safety 24-7

Extendicare's Core Competencies

Business Savvy

Commitment to Results

Communication

Resilience

Customer Focus

Systems Thinking

Teamwork

Motivation to Improve

Key Accountabilities

Examples

Maintaining Clean and Safe Environment

• Removing waste;
• Adhering to legislative requirements (e.g., WHMIS);
• Vacuuming, dusting, emptying wastebaskets, rearranging furniture;
• Daily cleaning and disinfecting all resident areas;
• Sweeping/mopping floors;
• Spot cleaning;
• Infection control;
• Mixing cleaning solutions;
• Using appropriate levels of supplies;
• Heavy cleaning (windows and walls);
• Preparing rooms for new residents (deep cleaning);
• Reporting on broken equipment and building repair needs.

Maintaining Stock and Supplies

• Monitoring inventory of supplies;
• Informing supervisor of supply needs;
• Replenishing supplies.

Customer Service

• Ensuring resident privacy;
• Respecting resident's property;
• Advocating on behalf of the resident.

Time Type:

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.