FMTHLA – Housekeeping & Laundry Aide

Position Details

• Position Status: Casual
• Starting Hourly Rate: $23.87 + 4% vacation + 12.5% in lieu of all benefits and paid holidays
• Line/Rotation Details: No guarantee of hours
• Shifts Include: Housekeeping, Laundry
• Department: Support Services
• Location: County of Frontenac

Position Summary

Housekeeping Aide:
The Support Services Housekeeping Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary environment for Residents, throughout Fairmount Home and assigned County of Frontenac administrative offices. The Housekeeping Aide cleans and disinfects Residents rooms and their shared environment according to all legislative standards and policies and procedures of Fairmount Home. The Housekeeping Aide will carry out the duties in alignment to the organization's mission, vision and values, and work to further its priorities.

Laundry Aide:
The Support Services Laundry Aide is responsible for providing laundry services to the residents, laundering the Homes linens and assigned laundry of the Frontenac Paramedic Services. The Laundry Aide cleans and stores Residents and Fairmount Home linens according to all legislative standards and policies and procedures of Fairmount Home. The Laundry Aide will carry out the duties in alignment to the organization`s mission, vision, and values, and work to further its priorities.

Education and Experience

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Experience in housekeeping in an industrial or similar setting (asset for Housekeeping Aide)
• Experience in laundry services in an industrial or similar setting (asset for Laundry Aide)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the Gentlecare philosophy
• Commitment to promoting the Home’s mission, vision and values
• Knowledge of all legislation and regulations pertinent to the role and relevant policies
• Solid written and verbal communication skills to diverse audiences
• Client/resident-centered service/care orientation
• Respect for individual differences and competencies
• Professional work ethic and positive, consistent behaviours with internal and external contacts
• Time management and prioritization skills; flexible to changing priorities
• Ability to adapt to change with a continuous process improvement mindset
• Team player capable of effective working relationships
• Resiliency with awareness of own strengths and limitations
• Willingness to learn new information and skills
• Problem solving using factual information
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Outlook) and other software applications (e.g. work order, building automation software)
• Confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement
• Commitment to health and safety policies, procedures and legislation
• Regular attendance
• Satisfactory Police Record Vulnerable Sector Check
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position

Working Conditions

• Periods of standing and walking
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Bending, lifting, reaching, carrying, gripping, pushing/pulling required
• Possible exposure to noise, dirt/dust, chemical cleaning products
• Work day, evening and/or night shifts
• Possible exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, or other undesirable environmental conditions

Other Information

The County of Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process and applicants must make their needs known as soon as possible. Supporting documentation may be requested to ensure appropriate accommodation. All accommodation requests adhere to dignity, individualization, inclusion, full participation, collaboration, and privacy principles.

The County values a diverse workforce and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Information collected will be used per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for selection purposes. Questions regarding collection and use of personal information can be directed to the Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk.