Housekeeping Aide

​* Simple Staffing is hiring for this position on behalf of Maple Villa LTCC *

Under the direction of the Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor, the Housekeeping Aide is responsible for the cleanliness all areas of the facility by following housekeeping and infection control procedures.

 Salary: $22.93 per hour

Core Competencies:

·       Accountability/Dependability

·       Communication

·       Customer Service

·       Risk Management

·       Teamwork

Qualifications:

• Must have a grade 12 secondary school diploma
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education
• Experience with environmental programs preferred
• Must demonstrate good communication skills
• Must understand oral and written instructions

Hours of Work:

• Available 7 days/week
• Flexible hours

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs duties of housekeeping services as per job routines
• Participates as required in the formulation and review of policies and procedures, goals and objectives
• Performs delegated tasks safely and effectively
  

·       Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the facility by completing on a routine basis the scheduled cleaning of all areas of the facility unless otherwise indicated

·       Follows established cleaning procedures and comply to procedures stated in the infection control section of the Housekeeping and Laundry Services policy and procedure manual as well as established safety guidelines

·       Responsible for the reporting of any concerns regarding the daily routine, equipment malfunctions, required building repairs and safety concerns to the Environmental Services Manager and/or Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor

• Participates as a team player and cooperates with other departments

·       Responsible for maintaining a sanitary environment

·       Follows daily routines established to meet the objectives of the department

·       Completes records regarding department responsibilities

• Ensures a safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary care conferences as required
• Ensures a safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff
• Participates in facility committees
• Willing to perform a variety of tasks assigned
• Required to promote wellness as a concept of living
• Works cooperatively with students and volunteers to enhance resident care and foster community linkages
• Participates in the orientation process for residents, students, volunteers, and staff

Human Resources

• Models positive working relationships with team members.
• Actively participates in the education program by adhering to training requirements outlined by the home.
• Works cooperatively with students and volunteers to enhance resident care and foster community linkages.
• Participates in the orientation process for residents, students, volunteers, and staff.

Care Coordination.

• Effectively participates in conferences with the interdisciplinary team as required.
• Contributes to positive customer services with residents, families/Substitute Decision Makers (SDMs) and visitors in day-to-day work.
  

Occupational Health and Safety

• Complies with the legislative, regulatory and internal responsibilities as set forth in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including health and safety, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Workplace Violence, Fitness for Duty etc.
• Advises supervisor/designate immediately of any incident that may result in an Occupational Accident Claim, any concerns with the physical plant, incidents or injuries and completes required forms.
• Ensures a safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
• Required to promote wellness as a concept of living.

Quality Management

• Contributes to an environment of continuous improvement by providing feedback / suggestions and engaging in implementation.

Special Demands:

Behavioural:

• Participates as a team player and cooperates with other departments.
• Must possess patience and tact dealing with residents’ needs, families and dealing with multiple demands at one time.
• Must be organized and able to set priorities
• Must have a genuine interest in the care of the elderly.

Ethical:

·      Practices in a professional manner

·      Commit to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment

·      Value diversity and respect the rights of individuals regardless of background, identity or experience

·      Demonstrates honesty and integrity in all work dealings

·      Maintains confidentiality

Working Conditions:

Physical Effort:

Long periods of standing and walking

While performing daily work tasks

Constant turning, stooping, bending, stretching, lifting and pushing

While using cleaning equipment and performing tasks

Skin tolerance

To detergents and water

Finger/hand dexterity

Handling residents belongings

Operating machines

Occupational risks

Exposure to chemical dust, infections

Some ladder climbing to high areas in rooms

Exposure to constant levels of noise associated with operating machinery

Exposure to heat/warm environment and conditions

Sensory Attention:

Smell

To detect odours

Visual

To detect cleanliness of environment

Reading

Manuals, minutes, memos, product labels, procedures, directions

Concentration

Setting up equipment

Being aware of others in work environment