Environmental Services Representative

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs cleaning assignments as outlined in the Housekeeping Manual to include daily weekly monthly and special tasks.
Maintains floors throughout the LTC Facility (residents rooms halls lounges dining areas stairwells washrooms/bathing areas chapel offices etc.) Dust mop damp washes using a germicidal solution strips and seals refinishes as necessary. Vacuums carpets regularly and shampoos carpets as necessary.
Washes walls and ceilings of resident rooms as required; washes residents lockers with germicidal solution as required; washes internal windows throughout the LTC Facility as required.
Assists in the re-location of residents throughout the facility including the moving of furnishings.
Sets up tables chairs equipment for special events including events outside of the facility.
Picks up soiled laundry and delivers to storage areas to be shipped out to laundry service provider.
Assists the Environmental Services Team Leader with C.Q.I. activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a Secondary School Diploma or approved equivalent.
Minimum two (2) years experience in a housekeeping department of a long term health care facility hospital or other large institutional environment.
As a condition of employment candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act (.79/10).
Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus communication collaboration and personal ownership.
Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and practices including WHMIS and the save use and handling of cleaning products.
Demonstrated basic computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications and the ability to receive and respond to emails.
Good interpersonal and communication skills to work within a diverse community and ability to deal empathetically with residents family members etc. to contribute to their well-being.
Ability to work effectively independently or as a part of a team.
Ability read write and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs and to withstand long periods of walking standing and frequent bending and twisting.
Ability to push carts or other objects weighing up to 85lbs.
Ability to operate job related tools and equipment used in the department.
Ability to organize self to complete work task within given time frames.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to environmental changes.
Ability to use a step ladder to reach high places.
Ability to work outside regular business hours as required and to work a variety of shifts.