Scope of Position:

Under the supervision and direction of the Supervisor, Support Services and as a member of the multidisciplinary care team, to provide a clean, sanitary and safe environment ensuring Residents, staff, families and visitors are provided with quality housekeeping services. To maintain, wash, launder, alter and repair linen and personal clothing in a clean and neat condition, ensuring Residents are provided with quality laundry service and to conduct the admission / discharge and transfer process for Residents’ personal items.

Position Description:

• Undertake housekeeping tasks in Resident rooms, hallways, bathrooms, tub rooms, dining areas, storage areas, lounges, offices, lunch rooms, kitchens and service areas throughout the home
• Undertake cleaning and sanitizing of all areas of the home on a routine basis (including floor and project cleaning), including watering of plants and flowers
• Conduct housekeeping supply inventory control procedures, stock carts when needed, stock home areas as required
• Clean work areas, including floors, equipment and work carts on a daily basis to keep equipment in a clean and orderly fashion
• Use detergents, chemicals, germicides, and other cleaning supplies in a safe manner; wear personal protective equipment as instructed and use safe work practices
• Undertake laundry procedures (gather, sort, wash, dry, inspect, fold and distribute) for both Resident personal items and home linen
• Conduct the admission / discharge / transfer process as related to Resident belongings (labelling, safety inspections, etc.)
• Adhere to infection control policies, procedures, protocols, routine and additional practices as required
• Orientate new staff and student placements as required
• Participate as a team member in providing Resident centered care and service
• Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health and Safety standards, guidelines and legislation, including compliance with Public Health standards and Ministry of Long-Term Care regulations and other relevant legislation
• Participate in in-service educational opportunities
• Maintain an awareness (at all times) of emergency procedures; participate in drills and associated educational opportunities
• Be aware of and comply with all Corporate and home policies and procedures
• Confidentiality is of extreme importance and must always be maintained
• Occasionally may be directed to assist co-workers in tasks not directly related to this position
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
• Environmental Services for Frontline Staff Course or willing to complete prior to start date in the role
• Experience in a long term care home housekeeping setting would be considered an asset

Skills and Abilities:                                                                                                 

• Resident and Customer focus
• Good communication skills (both oral and written)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to interact with elderly Residents
• Ability to operate telephone system, industrial cleaning equipment and operate housekeeping machinery.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Benefits

Status: Permanent Part Time

Employee Group: SEIU 1 Canada

Salary: $24.319 - $25.032 per hour (2022 rate) ($1 less per hour for probationary period)

Division: Health and Social Services

Department: Norview Lodge

Reports To: Supervisor, Support Services

Location: Norview Lodge, Simcoe

Posting Period: April 25, 2024 – May 9, 2024

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The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.