Job Description

Qualifications

Proven ability in housekeeping and laundry area. Strong communication skills, kind and patient demeanor. Criminal Record Check and WHMIS.

Job Purpose

The Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring a high standard of housekeeping services are upheld at the Lodge. This includes adhering to all Regulations and Standards, assisting with control of inventory, and cleaning task implementation.

Responsibilities

Display professionalism in ability to organize Housekeeping duties. Must demonstrate good communication skills and be pleasant and sincere in dealing with residents, visitors, and co-workers. Provides service in a professional manner assuring that residents' requests are met within the guidelines set up by the Lodge. Must be highly organized and have an excellent understanding of infection control practices.

1. Regulations and Standards

Be responsible for ensuring the Foundation policies, procedures, guidelines and rules and regulations are followed. Implements correct procedures for:

? Resident health and safety

? Building security and safety

? Infection Control

? Equipment operation and cleaning

? Documentation of Daily Report & Resident Reports

? Ensures all legislation guidelines are followed (e.g. WHMIS labeling etc.)

? Lakeland Lodge and Housing Policy & Procedure

? Building sanitation and safety

Ensure that current practices meet or exceed the health authorities' regulations and the minimum requirements for Lodge Operational Standards.

2. Cleaning Inventory

Assist Team Lead Housekeeper to maintain cleaning inventory control systems:

? Advise Team Lead Housekeeper of deficiencies of incoming supplies for quality and quantity,

? Note shortfalls and advise Team Lead Housekeeper

? Supply receiving and storage as directed

? Ensure stock rotation

? Provide written record to Team Lead Housekeeper of all housekeeping equipment needs

3. Cleaning Scheduling and Planning

? Clean facility as per operational standards established by Accommodation Standards Licensing and follow the Health and Safety Practices set out by the Management Body in the performance of duties

? Adhere to guidelines for infection control and cleaning practices as outlined by Team Lead Housekeeper and Management

? Adhere to weekly and cyclical cleaning schedule as assigned by Team Lead Housekeeper or Manager

? Follow direction from Team Lead Housekeeper on method of cleaning

? Use proper equipment and product as trained

? Training staff in proper procedures for cleaning and other duties as designated

? Maintain neat and organized storage for all linen and janitorial storage areas

Other:

? Reporting potential danger to Manager and inform the Manager of resident behavior concerns

? Report Maintenance or building upkeep issues to the appropriate resource

? Responsible for documentation of all communication and problems identified during the shift

? Provide input on annual budget requests for consideration

? Ensure all checklists, forms and Foundation documents are reviewed and completed

4. Working Conditions:

? Ensure a positive and Team Player attitude that promotes a healthy, constructive environment and staff moral

? Must demonstrate proficiency and ensure safety practices are utilized when working and operating equipment

? Must keep affairs of the Foundation and Residents confidential

? Participate as part of the Staff Team to ensure that a high standard of services is provided for the Residents

? Participate in staff meetings and staff training opportunities

? Maintain a high standard of hygiene and personal appearance

? Must have ability to work on own initiative

5. Physical Requirements:

? Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, complete repetitive tasks and lift heavy objects (up to 50lbs) on a regular basis.

6. Related Duties:

? Additional duties related to this position may be added at the discretion of management.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $19.12 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 - 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person