Description
To create a clean and orderly environment for residents, visitors, and staff at Southview Heights and Terrace, using attention to detail.
HOURS:
- 27 hours weekly
- Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Monday – Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Housekeeping
- Cleaning of each resident apartment including washroom and kitchen.
- Keep storage areas and carts clean & tidy
- Remove garbage/debris from floors, handrails, or where found that is not in garbage cans.
- Clean common area laundry/washrooms before end of shift daily.
- Clean windows & blinds on rotational cleaning time & record suite numbers on sheets provided.
- Thorough cleaning of vacated suites following cleaning checklist.
- Accommodate requested duty assignments from Support Services Supervisor
- Make sure activity rooms are clean and tidy and prepare rooms for meetings, or social functions. Assist in taking down and cleaning.
- Inform Support Services Supervisor when supplies are getting low.
- Be able to clean unexpected accidents that would be related to the housekeeping department and perform other duties as required.
Laundry
- Pick up, sort, wash, dry, fold or hang laundry as required.
- Environmental laundry to be washed & dried daily.
- Dietary laundry (table cloths, napkins, aprons, & kitchen towels) to be washed & dried daily.
- Keep all laundry equipment clean & tidy. Dryers to be vacuumed daily.
- Perform other duties as required. Follow infection control procedures.
Weekend Duties
- Responsible for calls from Terrace emergency pendant/pull cords.
- Clean and restock all common area washrooms and laundry rooms.
- Table cloths & napkins to be washed & put away for RCAs to fold.
- Aprons, kitchen towels, gloves & placemats to be washed & put away in the kitchen if need be.
- Other duties to be followed according to the weekend duty list: cleaning chapel, offices, Heights stairwells & hallway in front of elevators, etc.
- All garbage to be removed from common areas, laundry rooms, and kitchen before the end of shift. Flatten boxes & empty recycling bins.
- Wash Heights laundry & fold clean linen as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Certifications:
- High school graduate.
- WHMIS training/certificate.
Experience:
- Five years experience in housekeeping service preferably in the service industry.
- Experience working with seniors and/or individuals with cognitive and physical challenges preferred.
Preferred Skills / Capabilities:
- Excellent oral and communication in English.
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to read and implement duties and work routines.
- Able to support the mission statement of Southview Heights and Terrace.
Successful candidates will be required to provide:
- Background check consent
- A TB Test
The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada. The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.
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