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Housekeeping Aide - Casual

Are you a housekeeper or experienced cleaner? Do you have a passion or interest in working with seniors? JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM!

We are currently looking to hire for a casual Housekeeping Aide to pick up shifts as per the needs of the home.

peopleCare Communities is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companiesfor the tenth year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.

THE ROLE

Maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the Home by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishing in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Receives assignment, assembles required materials and supplies, loads service cart and transports to work area.
Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents, and following specific procedures, work patterns and routines, performs tasks such as:
Vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing/disinfecting floors, spot cleaning walls, windows and doors between washing, dusting, emptying wastebaskets and rearranging furniture, removing waste, daily cleaning and disinfecting daily all bathroom fixtures and replenishing supplies, cleaning floors, fixtures and furnishing in utility rooms, kitchen, closets etc.
Ensures confidentiality and privacy of residents during performance of duties.
Prepares room for new occupant following prescribed procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Some understanding of chemicals and equipment used in cleaning.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform lift techniques and lift weights up to 30 pounds.
Basic knowledge of housekeeping with independent working skills.

Benefits of working with peopleCare Communities:

CHOICE

Day opportunities are available!
Benefit programs presented after probation!

STABILITY

The security that comes with working with a company that has been in the community for over 50 years
No moving around or travelling home to home
A nice company to work for - many of our staff have been with us for more than 30 years!
Minimum 8-hour shifts

HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SAFETY

In support of the peopleCare Communities’ commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, we have an immunization requirement for all employees.
We provide appropriate PPE
On-going Infection Prevention and Control measures, education, and support available to all employees
Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance Program is free and confidential to all employees and family members including: Individual, family, children, and couples counselling, Wellness Promotions, Training and resources, Group Workshops, After hours emergency services and Critical Incident Debriefing, Credit Counselling and Financial Literacy Programs, Assorted therapies as needed: ie. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative, Mindfulness, Trauma treatment.

Interested? We want to hear from you! Apply now!

In support of the peopleCare Communities’ commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, we have a vaccination requirement for all employees.

The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received all of the required doses of a World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccine and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.

The candidate will be asked to provide the home with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Human Rights Code, if the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code. Where the successful candidate has not been fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or nurse practitioner and the time period for the medical reason may be accepted consistent with peopleCare’s COVID-19 Immunization Policy.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: From $21.32 per hour

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