Housekeeping (Casual)
Housekeeping
The Birches Nursing Home in Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada
Facility: The Birches
Nursing Home
Location: 7702 HWY 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Environmental, Healthcare
Position Available: Casual
Facility Description:
As a Community Governed Organization and part of the Musquodoboit Harbour community since 1979, The Birches is home to 42 long term care residents who benefit from our focus on resident-centered care and honouring each person’s lifelong routine.
This is made possible through the dedication of fantastic staff from a variety
of disciplines, including nursing, continuing care assistants, recreation,
maintenance, food services, laundry, housekeeping, and administrative support.
Active volunteers also complement our day-to-day work. The Birches is committed
to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health
workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life
balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.
Job Summary:
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned areas of the Home in a sanitary condition. This includes maintaining a floor care program, through deep cleaning, as well as day-to-day activities.
General Duties:
- Receives and organizes supplies and equipment,
- Collects and disposes of garbage,
- Performs appropriate cleaning and disinfecting procedures on all assigned areas,
- Cleans and replenishes supplies in resident and non-resident washrooms,
- Responsible for draperies and privacy curtains in assigned areas,
- Transfers residents' personal belongings when moving to another room or leaving the Home,
- Responsible for the routine cleaning of equipment,
- Reports all necessary repairs and equipment malfunctions as per the home's policy and procedures,
- Cleans soiled linen rooms,
- Is familiar with the home's Policies, Procedures, Fire and Safety, and Emergency Procedures and carries out guidelines of same,
- Attends staff education sessions as required,
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Minimum completion of Grade Twelve (12) required,
- Knowledge and ability to operate and use institutional Floor Care equipment,
- Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills,
- Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis,
- Must be comfortable working around seniors.
Hours of Work: 8hr shifts - Weekends / Days / Evenings / Holidays. On call availability/flexibility.
The Birches Offers:
- Free Parking
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (if applicable)
- Comprehensive Orientation
- A supportive work environment
Salary Range: In accordance with the current collective agreement between The Birches
and C.U.P.E. Local 3199
Please note:
· This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.
· Please be aware that The Birches is a pet friendly environment.
· If the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.
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