Job description
Blue Sky Lodge, formally Island View Place, prides itself on providing seniors with exceptional health and home care wrapped up in the beauty of our community. For our staff we offer a culture of mutual respect, and proper staff support with on-going opportunities for continuing education, training and professional development.
We are a tight-knit team looking for the next person to join us. This position will clean and maintain all general/common areas and rooms for our 19 residences. The Housekeeper participates in the maintenance of a safe, sanitary workplace; including WHMIS. The Housekeeper reports resident concerns, building emergencies, and maintenance required. Although you will wear multiple hats this is not a high stressed role. This role can be filled by an experienced housekeeper who has previous experience in a care home setting or a person who is keen to fill this role. Full training will be provided.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Carries out general cleaning duties, practicing and maintaining established standards for
proper cleanliness as sanitation required by the Health Department
o Daily tidying & cleaning of Common Areas and daily cleaning of resident’s suites
including kitchen, bathroom, vacuuming and dusting
o Spot cleaning for spills as needed
o Emptying of Garbage and recycling daily
o Deep clean when suite is vacated
o Extra cleaning duties may be required if suspected Infectious Disease Outbreak
o Thorough cleaning in each suite as scheduled
o Communicates necessary information to other staff in a timely manner
o Must work effectively in a team environment
o Communicates to leader any concerns, changes in resident’s condition.
o Is familiar and rehearsed in emergency procedures
o Must demonstrate good organizational/time management skills, ability to multi- task
o Know and follows health & safety requirements affecting the job, corrects unsafe
conditions immediately and report them to the supervisor
o Uphold all work safe practices
o Daily laundry, washing drying and folding
o Promotes and maintains positive communication and relationships among staff and
residents and their families
o Other relevant duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Ability to fulfill the duties of the position
o Works well independently and as a team
o Excellent attention to detail
o Flexible schedule to cover shifts
o Excellent interpersonal skills
o Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
o Organized with solid time management skills
o Criminal record check
o WHIMS
o TB Screening
o Demonstrates empathy, patience and tact
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
o Experience in Housekeeping or similar experience
o Excellent communication skills demonstrated by tact, diplomacy, empathy, patience and
concern in providing quality service
o A good command of the English language, both oral and written skills
o Ability to take direction and learn procedures
o Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team
o Ability to use housekeeping tools such as laundry machines, vacuum cleaners etc.
Please submit your resume through this job posting
Work Remotely
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you available for shifts 7:30 am - 4 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday?
Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
