FMTHLA – Housekeeping & Laundry Aide

Position Details

• Position Status: Housekeeping Aide – Casual
• Internal Competition: FMT-26-005
• Benefits: All benefits, paid and statutory holidays and vacation entitlements provided as per CUPE 2290 Collective Agreement
• Starting Hourly Rate: vacation and 12.5% in lieu of all benefits and paid holidays
• Department: Support Services

Position Summary

Housekeeping Aide:
Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary environment for Residents throughout Fairmount Home and assigned County of Frontenac administrative offices. Cleaning and disinfecting Resident rooms and shared environments according to legislative standards and policies.

Laundry Aide:
Responsible for providing laundry services to residents, laundering the Home’s linens and assigned laundry of the Frontenac Paramedic Services. Cleaning and storing linens according to legislative standards and policies.

Both roles carry out duties aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and values, supporting its priorities.

Education and Experience

Housekeeping Aide:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Experience in housekeeping in an industrial or similar setting is an asset

Laundry Aide:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Experience in laundry services in an industrial or similar setting is an asset

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Commitment to Gentlecare philosophy and promoting the Home’s mission, vision, and values
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies affecting role and department
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Client/resident-centred service orientation and respect for individual differences
• Professional work ethic and behaviour, with clear and confident communication
• Time management and prioritization in a fast-paced environment; flexibility to changing priorities
• Adaptability and continuous process improvement mindset
• Team player with ability to establish effective working relationships
• Resiliency with awareness of own strengths and limitations
• Willingness to learn new information and skills
• Problem solving using factual information
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, work order software, building automation software)
• Confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement
• Commitment to health and safety policies, procedures, and legislation
• Ability to attend work regularly
• 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 products used in cleaning
• Work shifts include day, evening and/or night
• Possible exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids or other undesirable conditions

Accommodation

The County of Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available throughout recruitment and candidates must advise of needs early. Accommodation requests are handled with dignity, inclusion, collaboration and privacy. Supporting documentation may be requested to ensure accommodation.