Housekeeper

Accountability Objectives:

Under the direction of the General manager is responsible for performing housekeeping in an efficient and cooperative manner with due consideration for residents.

Background and Qualifications:

• Some housekeeping experience is desirable.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain effective oral and written communications in English.
• Requires visual acuity to ensure cleaning and tasks are performed to standards.
• Must be physically able to perform duties including some heavy lifting and be able to withstand long periods of standing.
• A person with a positive self projection, nurturing excellent human relations with residents, families, guests and other team members. A people-person with a heart of seniors and a positive outgoing disposition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs daily and weekly cleaning of all residents suites and common areas in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Replenishes paper supplies, hand soap as required in washrooms and laundry rooms.
• Maintains housekeeping storage area, cart and equipment.
• Performs additional cleaning as required, including washing walls, lights, vents, fans, appliances, inside windows, door and frames, and patios.

General:

• Participates in the residence ongoing Fire Prevention, continuous Quality Improvement and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Maintains an exemplary attendance record.