Job Description

Position Summary

The Housekeeping/Laundry Aide is responsible for performing general housekeeping/laundry duties within established procedures, in accordance with the policies of the Home and applicable legislation. As a valued member of Long Term Care and Seniors Services, the Housekeeping/Laundry Aide demonstrates a commitment to resident safety by providing quality services in accordance with the organization’s mission and vision.

Duties And Responsibilities

Perform all general housekeeping/laundry duties as required.
Deep clean and disinfect requested areas or rooms as required.
Deliver and distribute personal clothing to resident rooms.
Pick up and deliver exchange linen/personals carts and soiled bins.
Assist with waste management processes.
Assist with orientation of new staff.
Take an active role in the infection control program in accordance with the Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC).
Upon request, assist in implementing quality management mechanisms such as home audits (e.g., resident home area).
Participate in committees as required.
Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, committee meetings, workshops, etc., as directed by the immediate supervisor.
Participate in and demonstrate an understanding of resident safety principles and practices in all day-to-day activities. Follow safe work practices and procedures and immediately communicate any activity or action that may constitute a risk to resident safety.
Act as a member of the interdisciplinary team within the Home.
Effectively use all electronic systems provided.
Perform other duties as assigned, including redeployment in emergency situations.
Comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Long-Term Care Homes Act, and their regulations, while performing duties safely and following all County of Simcoe health and safety policies, procedures and legislation.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.

Corporate Competencies

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in the following corporate competencies:

Acts with the Customer in Mind
Ensures Accountability
Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes
Collaborates
Communicates with Impact
Is Resilient

Education, Technical Skills And Certification

Completion of Grade 11 or equivalent.
Ability to successfully complete a reading and comprehension assessment.
Knowledge of housekeeping/laundry equipment and processes.
Basic ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate with residents and staff.
Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is less than six months old at time of hire.
As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing, as per Public Health requirements.

Experience

A minimum of three months’ commercial experience in a similar or related position.

Effort

Constant standing and walking during work periods, turning, stooping, bending and lifting.
Moving carts and performing other related tasks.

Working Conditions

This position is located in a long-term care facility; exposure to illnesses and germs is possible on a daily basis.
Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, bodily fluids, germs, etc.
Work schedule to be determined; shifts include days, evenings, nights and weekends.