Job Description

Performs housekeeping and laundry services in accordance with local policies, procedures, and operational needs. Maintains cleanliness of resident home areas, including furnishings and equipment. Performs laundry duties in order to meet the linen and clothing needs of the residents.

Responsibilities for Housekeeping:

• Mops, sweeps, buffs, strips, and refinishes all floor surfaces.
• Washes walls, air vents, light fixtures, windows and ledges.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets and upholstered furniture.
• Removes waste, keeps all containers clean and lined.
• Takes action promptly to identify and address offensive odours.
• Replenishes supplies, including paper towels, tissue and soap dispensers
• Reports building deficiencies, faulty equipment, hazards, and pest concerns.
• Ensures cleanliness and safety of assigned work area.
• Follows all policies and procedures, including relevant codes and standards.
• Maintains good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and clients.
• Attends education sessions, meetings, and workshops.
• Assists in the orientation of new facility services staff.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program and committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities for Laundry:

• Maintains quota linen supply levels for all carts that supply the resident home areas/units.
• Delivers carts to each resident home area/unit based on the required daily need.
• Removes soiled linen from designated areas and delivers it for processing.
• Sorts linen as per policy and programmed wash formulas.
• Completes laundry log sheets and reports.
• Washes, dries, folds, racks linens, and residents’ personal clothing.
• Labels all resident clothing and delivers to residents’ rooms within forty-eight (48) hours.
• Delivers all clean personal laundry to residents’ rooms on a daily basis.
• Ensures equipment and supplies within work area are well maintained.
• Reports building deficiencies, faulty equipment, and hazards.
• Cleans walls, floors vents, fixtures, windows and ledges within laundry area as required.
• Cleans dryer lint filters after each shift.
• Follows all policies and procedures, including relevant codes and standards.
• Maintains good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and clients.
• Attends education sessions, meetings, and workshops.
• Assists in the orientation of new facility services staff.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program and committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What the Role Requires:

• Grade 10 or equivalent education is required
• Previous experience in a housekeeping laundry role is preferred
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, suppliers, visitors and volunteers
• Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• 14% in lieu of benefits
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Location: 80 Allan Drive, Bolton (Davis Centre LTC) UFCW

Hours of Work:  16 hours of work biweekly. The shift is 7:00am to 3:00pm, every second weekend – Saturday and Sunday, additional shifts may be available, must be available to work holidays.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

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Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing

It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Part-Time. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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