Housekeeping Aide
Job Description
- Provides all aspects of environmental cleaning in assigned work areas.
- Following standardized procedures, is responsible to ensure daily the neatness and cleanliness of residents’ rooms, offices and common areas including, but not limited to, rooms and equipment including: furniture, closets, windows, walls, floors, shower and tub rooms, washrooms, reception area, break rooms, etc.
- Prepares room for new occupant following prescribed procedures to ensure tour ready at all times.
- Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents, maintains optimal levels of infection control within the work area.
- Working knowledge of operational policies and procedures, and objectives regarding quality improvement, safety, and infection control protocols, and legislative and regulatory standards.
Required Skills
- Current WHMIS Certificate.
- Previous Housekeeping experience required.
- Previous experience in Institutional Cleaning/Laundry in a long term care setting is desirable.
- Knowledge related to infection control, cleaning practices, housekeeping operations and equipment
- High School diploma or equivalent
Wage
Starting wage is $19.87 as per our CUPE Collective Agreement.
How to Apply
We thank all those that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be entitled to work in Canada on a permanent basis.
Want to become a PSW?
Algoma Manor in collaboration with Sault College will be offering a fully funded Personal Support Worker Program.
Students will receive:
- Free training (all costs covered)
- A two (2) year part-time employment contract
- Flexible hours (so you can work and go to school!)
- Training that will be delivered onsite and in-person at Algoma Manor