Housekeeping

HOUSEKEEPING AIDE - Extendicare

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our housekeeping and maintenance team, you will provide a clean and safe environment for residents as well as staff in accordance.

This position is for our Extendicare, Scarborough Home, located in Toronto, Ontario.

Available opportunities include: Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual; Day/Evening/Night shifts.

What you'll be doing

· Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents ensures clean and safe environment for residents and staff inside and outside of Long-Term Care facility.

· Adheres to established company policies and procedures regarding infection prevention and control, quality assurance, fire, and safety etc.

· Participates in staff meetings as assigned, attends in service education programs and completes all mandatory education as assigned.

· Collaborates with other departments in such tasks as transferring residents, moving, ordering and storing supplies, ordering/maintenance/distribution of furniture and equipment etc.

What you bring

· Comfortable handing considerable heavy lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching and moving equipment, climbing ladders and exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors.

· Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.

· Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening to be provided.

· Experience with an older adult population an asset

· Strong customer and resident service skills.

· Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset

· Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks

· Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities

· Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills

· Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English (other languages an asset)

What you'll get

· Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

· Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

· A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others

· Employee Family Assistance Program

· Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centers, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals is united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type:

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.