Housekeeper

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list. With locations across the country, including more than 80 home care offices, 11 pharmacies and over 100 community care clinics, Bayshore has more than 18,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients annually. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home.

Are you passionate about creating clean and healthy environments? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence? If so, we want you to join our team as a Cleaner Bayshore! We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and infection prevention, and we need enthusiastic individuals to help us achieve this goal.

Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) is an approach to care that recognizes the importance of family in a patient’s life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform and adhere to IPAC best practices for a variety of cleaning activities such as:
• Sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, vacuuming
• Emptying garbage receptacles, cleaning bathrooms, and
• Completing cleaning after patient discharge.
• Follow IPAC and company procedures for admission room, discharge, and isolation and/or outbreak client room and unit cleaning.
• Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to our high standards.
• Protect equipment and ensure there are no inadequacies.
• Notify superiors of any damages, deficits, and disturbances.
• Handle reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience.
• Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate.
• Strictly adhere to health and safety rules and be aware of any company-related practices.
• Complete other duties as assigned
  

At Bayshore We Offer

• Competitive salary that rewards your hard work.
• Comprehensive health insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Generous paid time off to relax and recharge.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company – grow with us!
  
  

Education

Completion of secondary school diploma preferred and/or Home Support Programs as appropriate.

Experience & Skills

At least 1 year of experience in a similar position or life experience.

Qualities You Possess

• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
• Customer-oriented and friendly; maintains Bayshore's exceptional reputation
• Prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to work quickly without compromising quality or standards of service
• Able to freely lift 23 kgs., stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely
  
  

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Eager, with a positive attitude and stamina to handle the demands of the job.
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player.
  
  

Successful candidates who are offered a position will be required to provide:

• 2 supervisory references,
• A clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
• Proof of being negative for TB.
• Proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), acellular pertussis (Tdap or polio), and varicella (chickenpox)
  
  

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.

Primary Location

ON-Pickering