First Responder

Housekeeper First Responder

Shifts : Afternoon 3 : 00pm-11 : 00pm and Overnight 11 : 00pm-7 : 00am

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Under the direct supervision of the Support Services Manager and / or designate, and in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures, this position responds to calls from Assisted Living tenants;

performs a variety of cleaning duties; collects and delivers supplies, laundry, carts, recycling and garbage and adheres to established infection control procedures

REPONSIBILITIES :

• Includes but not limited to;
• Responds to calls from Assisted Living tenants by using a pager and answering call bells and pendant calls, according to established guidelines and procedures.

Completes written incident reports and forwards to immediate supervisor

• Cleans areas such as tenant’s rooms, floors, stairways, walls, floors, carpets, and walkways by vacuuming, shampooing, damp mopping, dusting and using equipment such as vacuums, carpet washers, auto scrubber, wet / dry vacuum.
• Cleans items such as furniture, woodwork, shelving, ledges, windows, fixtures, blinds and basins by methods such as washing, sanitizing, wiping, dusting, polishing, and using a variety of cleaning supplies and materials, in accordance with established procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes washrooms, toilets, tubs, showers and common areas, replenishes supplies such as toilet paper, paper towel and soap.
• Strips and make beds, removes soiled laundry, picks up and delivers clean laundry; hangs and / or removes drapes; cleans and tidies areas such as cupboards, lockers and closets.
• Helps to move supplies, furniture and equipment manually or by using various aides such as carts, dollies, or trolleys.
• Collects garbage and recycling and removes from building; cleans waste containers.
• Adheres to facility security policies and procedures by closing windows and doors.
• Clears snow form walkways and building entrances.
• Performs routine procedures on related equipment such as cleaning, checking, replacing filters, bags or pads and topping up fluids.
• Maintains standards of sanitization and safety by following established policies and procedures. Reports unsafe or faulty equipment to the supervisor.
• Participates in departmental and unit meetings and provides input as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Grade 10 or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment
30+ days ago