Housekeeper, Provincial Assessment Centre

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Housekeeper is responsible for performing housekeeping duties throughout the Provincial Assessment Centre facility, maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in areas such as client rooms, treatment and care areas, washrooms, corridors, hallways, lounges, offices and common areas used by staff, visitors and/ or clients.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1. Cleans, washes, and disinfects building areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, floors, carpets, air vents, furniture, mattresses, gym equipment, and blinds by methods such as dusting, polishing, vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, shampooing, waxing, and buffing, using various manual and power cleaning equipment.
2. Maintains housekeeping equipment by cleaning and replacing items such as filter bags and mop heads. Reports unsafe and faulty equipment, fixtures, and furniture to Clinical Services Manager. Ensures safe use and storage of all cleaning supplies, informs Clinical Services Manager of inventory shortages, and maintains supply inventory and related records as required.
3. Provides clients with basic information related to the building. Explains clients’ responsibilities for duty assignments, provides direction, and monitors and assists clients with chores.
4. Cleans and disinfects washrooms and replenishes items such as soap and towels.
5. Strips and washes beds and makes beds and removes bed linens according to instructions of the area.
6. Collects and removes garbage, and ensures the safe disposal of hazardous waste.
7. Transports equipment, furniture, and supplies manually and/or using aides such as dollies and carts. Arranges furniture for special events.
8. Performs laundry duties such as washing linens and clothing.
9. Cleans external areas such as entranceways and sidewalks by removing dirt, leaves, snow, and other refuse.
10. Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as logs and key registers.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience
• Grade 12 plus one (1) year recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.