HOUSEKEEPERJOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Housekeeper
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services
REPORTS TO: Facility Support Manager

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned areas of the Home in a sanitary condition. This includes maintaining a floor care program, through deep cleaning, as well as day-to-day activities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum completion of Grade Twelve (12) required,
• Knowledge and ability to operate and use institutional Floor Care equipment,
• Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills,
• Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis,
• Must be comfortable working around seniors.

General Duties

• Receives and organizes supplies and equipment,
• Collects and disposes of garbage,
• Performs appropriate cleaning and disinfecting procedures on all assigned areas,
• Cleans and replenishes supplies in resident and non-resident washrooms,
• Responsible for draperies and privacy curtains in assigned areas,
• Transfers residents' personal belongings when moving to another room or leaving the Home,
• Responsible for the routine cleaning of equipment,
• Reports all necessary repairs and equipment malfunctions as per the home's policy and procedures,
• Cleans soiled linen rooms,
• Is familiar with the home's Policies, Procedures, Fire and Safety, and Emergency Procedures and carries out guidelines of same,
• Attends staff education sessions as required,
• Performs other related duties as required.

Confidentiality

• Ensures that all information of the Home is treated in strict confidence,
• Ensures that requests made by all parties are not in conflict with privacy legislation,
• Ensures that the privacy and dignity of residents, families, and staff are protected in all transactions with the Home.

Ethics & Values:

• Ensures that ethical standards are maintained in scope of responsibility,
• Champions the values established by the Home in day-to-day operations.
• Champions the mission, vision, and strategic directions established by the Home.
• Abides by all Home policies, procedures and regulations,
• Establishes excellent working relationships with residents, families, staff and volunteers in accomplishing work.