We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our team at RhynoCare Staffing. As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for our residents in long-term care facilities.
Responsibilities
* Maintain a clean, safe environment for residents using infection control principles.
* Clean, disinfect, polish, and dust residents' rooms, offices, and common areas, including furniture, closets, windows, walls, floors, shower and tub rooms, washrooms, reception area, break rooms, etc.
* Perform routine, deep, terminal, and discharge cleaning, floor cleaning and maintenance, and waste management according to schedules.
* Dust residents' window ledges, door frames, and closets.
* Perform daily/monthly cleaning of glass as needed.
* Clean counter tops, tables, and chairs, as well as disinfect all soils and spills.
* Vacuum all carpets as required.
* Clean washrooms throughout the facility.
* Clean, disinfect, and polish tubs, sinks, taps, toilets, and mirrors.
* Wash all floors with germicidal solution; clean grout on the floors regularly.
* Dust and mop lounge areas daily; sweep and mop dining room floors after each meal.
* Do laundry for all residents, including personal clothing and linens.
* Follow up and take action on all reports of lost clothing.
* Clean up staff's lockers and volunteer and staff rest rooms.
* Sweep and wash stairwells weekly.
* Empty garbage to the janitor/soiled room; change plastic liners as needed.
* Clean wheelchairs based on assigned schedule.
* Follow procedures for the cleaning and care of equipment.
* Responsible for the inventory and control of laundry supplies and products.
* Communicate with the charge nurse regarding special care of linens or clothing.
* Check that supplies are adequate in housekeeping and equipment is in proper working order before commencing daily routine.
* Carry out duties in a positive and professional manner within a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
* Familiarity with common cleaning products and equipment.
* Ability to read and understand instructions in English.
* Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks.
* Successful candidate must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
* Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).
* Previous experience working in housekeeping roles in long-term care facilities or with the elderly is an asset.
If you are a motivated and reliable individual who takes pride in their work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at RhynoCare Staffing.