The Role
The Environmental Services Custodian ensures that all areas of the Home are kept clean, emphasizing infection control practices at all times. This position also ensures that resident laundry and in-house linens are cleaned and cared for in a conscientious and timely manner while operating all laundry and clothing care machinery safely and efficiently.
To qualify, you'll need...
Three (3) months of related work experience with preference given to experience in a health care setting
Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation
Able to perform the essential duties of the job such as push carts, climb ladders, move furniture, and operate cleaning equipment
Demonstrated ability to interact with seniors in a caring and respectful manner
Able to maintain confidentiality
Commitment to promoting and following safe work practices
Ability to consistently focus on health and safety challenges in dealing with exposure to body wastes/fluids, chemicals/cleaning substances, dust/dirt and noise
Able to work independently and as an effective team member in a cooperative manner with all members of staff, families, residents, volunteers and outside agencies
Demonstrated communication, organizational, prioritization and time management skills as required to complete cleaning routines
Basic mathematics skills
Committed to ongoing learning and development
Proof of recent screening for Tuberculosis (TB)
Proof of immunity to communicable diseases
Evidence of a TB test and annual flu shot is required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal records check, including Vulnerable Sector
