Housekeeper
- Oshawa, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
TITLE: HOUSEKEEPER (ICS)
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 2020
LAST REVISION DATE: December 2021
SUPERVISOR: Clinical Lead/Manager APPROVED BY: National Human Resources DirectorJOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a professional Housekeeper able of attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for our guests that will become a critical factor in maintaining and strengthening our reputation while simultaneously ensuring we adhere to quality care standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform and adhere to infection prevention and control (IPAC) best practices for a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing, vacuuming, empty garbage, clean bathrooms, complete cleaning after discharge
- Adhere to IPAC and Bayshore procedures to perform admission room, discharge, and isolation and/or outbreak client room and unit cleaning
- Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards
- Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies
- Notify superiors on any damages, deficits, and disturbances
- Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience
- Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate
- Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices
- Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
- Participates in proactive Health& Safety activities while performing all duties. Responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health& Safety risks or concerns
- Responsible for completing Accident Reports for all direct reports who injure themselves on the job, within 24 hours of the incident
- Actively participates in and demonstrates support for continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
- Complete other tasks as requested.
- Completion of secondary school diploma preferred and Home Support Programs as appropriate.
- Proven experience as a cleaner or housekeeper
- Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Customer-oriented and friendly
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent format
- Prioritization skills of multiple functions and tasks, and time management skills
- Working quickly without compromising quality
- Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely
- Ability to freely lift 23 kilograms
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in either English or French
- Understands and implements infection prevention practices.
At least one year of recent experience in a similar position or life experience in which similar duties were completed.