“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”
Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.
The Housekeeping Associate reports to the Environmental Services Manager and is expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures. A major part of your role as a housekeeper will be to actively involve residents in everyday domestic living, creating meaningful occupations & activities.
Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of tasks related to housekeeping services as per the job routines, They include but are not limited to surface cleaning and disinfecting, vacuuming, sweeping, washing, polishing, and garbage/recycling waste management,
- May include laundry services,
- Completes mandatory training as scheduled,
- Maintains safe Infection Control and Health and Safety Practices,
- Respects privacy, and dignity and promotes confidentiality within a warm homely setting,
- Reports any safety or risk concerns immediately to the Environmental Services Manager or designate,
- Maintains effective communication with Residents, families, and fellow associates,
- Promotes the vision, mission, and values, as well as the Residents' Bill of Rights,
- Any and all other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:
- Ability to read, write, and understand oral and written instructions,
- Current CPR & First Aid Certificate preferred,
- Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in hospitality or a retirement home,
- Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting is an asset,
- Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of the elderly,
- Ability to work from the heart and make others smile,
- Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions,
- Knowledge and understanding of the Retirement Homes Act and other applicable legislation,
- Familiar with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act,
- Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results from less than 6 months old and must be able to provide three supervisory references.
What do we offer you?
- Competitive wages
- Employee perks
- Support for personal and professional growth
- Employee benefits (only included if specific to the role)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (only included if specific to the role)
- Matching RRSP contribution (only included if specific to the role)
- Medication training provided (only included if specific to the role)
We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.