Finlandia Village is dedicated to serving mature adults by providing affordable, high quality, comfortable, and secure living accommodations, along with opportunities for social, spiritual, cultural and recreational interaction within an independent, caring community.
Position Summary
Maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the facility by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures.
Sorts, washes, dries, and folds linens and personal clothing and delivers laundry and personal clothing, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Some Key Responsibilities
· Receives assignment, assembles required materials and supplies, loads service cart and transports to work area.
· Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents, and following specific procedures, work patterns, and routines, performs tasks such as: vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing/disinfecting floors; spot cleaning walls, windows and doors between washing; dusting, washing, sanitizing/disinfecting furniture, shelves, woodwork, etc.; emptying wastebaskets and rearranging furniture; removing waste; cleaning and disinfecting all bathroom fixtures and replenishing supplies; cleaning floors, fixtures and furnishings in utility rooms, kitchen, closets, etc.
· Ensures privacy of residents during performance of duties.
· Prepares room for new occupant following prescribed procedures.
· Notifies supervisor when supplies are low or equipment is malfunctioning.
· Returns unused supplies and cleans and stores equipment
· Delivers and serves meals by following procedures and schedules.
· Receives laundry and sorts according to type, condition and weight. Follows specific instructions for treatment of soiled linens. Separates loads according to classification.
· Washes and dries laundry following instructions for machine operation, designated washing and drying times, etc. Sorts personal clothing or puts aside for repairs or ironing. Folds laundry as required, sorts and delivers to appropriate units.
· Observes operation of machines and reports malfunctioning to supervisor. Assists in maintaining laundry facilities, equipment and supplies. Cleans machines as required and cleans and tidies floors and laundry area.
· Adheres to established department policies and procedures regarding quality, assurance, safety, environment, infection control and WHMIS.
· Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of the Finlandia Nursing Home Health and Safety Manual and associated Provincial Legislation and collective agreements.
· Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of Finlandia’s Resident Safety Policies.
Qualifications
· Successful completion of Secondary School Education or equivalent
· Understanding of chemicals and equipment used in cleaning, a basic understanding of wash and dryer operations and some knowledge of chemicals used in process is considered an asset
· Ability to follow written and oral instruction
· Ability to organize workload and a good understanding of isolation procedures
· An acceptable Police Vulnerable Sector Check verified within the past six months (reimbursed by Finlandia Village)
· 2-step TB test within the past six months (reimbursed by Finlandia Village)
Physical Demands
· Extensive standing and walking; wide range of body movements including squatting, reaching and lifting
· Exposure to hazards from use of power equipment
· Exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors
· Subject to interruptions of duties resulting from resident needs
· Inside work where area may be noisy, hot and humid
· Exposed to steam from machines and occasionally wet floors
· Exposure to strong odours from soiled linens
· Frequent lifting of heavy soiled linens but in controlled amounts or with assistance
· Exposure to biochemical agents
If you would like to join a well-respected organization that has built a tradition of developing mutually rewarding relationships with our residents, employees, and the community we serve, please submit your resume.
Finlandia Village is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all persons regardless of disabilities, ethnicity, background or status. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Please advise at the time of contact if accommodations are required for your interview.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From $18.81 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person
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