Housekeeper, Care (Casual)

Job summary

The housekeeper is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining resident rooms and common areas to ensure a sanitary environment. They also manage laundry tasks and engage compassionately with residents while performing their duties.

Job details

Looking for a job where you can contribute to the sum of human happiness and truly make a difference? Join us! We're crafting a purposeful, happy and vibrant seniors' community where our residents and employees flourish together. The Waterford has been a respected leader in senior living in South Delta since 2002, offering both independent living and private long-term care. We are part of Bria Communities, a local, private company that operates four vibrant retirement communities in South Delta and Langley. WHO ARE YOU? You want to work for a company that sees people of all ages as valuable individuals, not just numbers, clients or patients. Your values include: Acting with respect to people of all ages, but especially older adults Providing elevated customer services that put seniors’ needs, comfort, and dignity first Being a supportive and collaborative team member who contributes your skills and knowledge to create purposeful, happy and vibrant senior communities. Leading the way by taking initiative, always improving, and bringing positivity to work with you every day. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM Competitive wages Flexible schedules Discounted employee meals Career growth and development opportunities We’re locally owned and operated Shifts: 07:00-15:00 Education & Experience Grade 10 education or equivalent Previous experience in a health or long-term care setting is preferred WHMIS certification Related certifications are an asset. Key Responsibilities The ability to effectively and compassionately perform housekeeping work in a long-term care setting where residents’ personal and cognitive needs are high. Cleans, disinfects, vacuums, dusts, washes residents' rooms and furniture, common areas, and any other areas as assigned on a scheduled and unscheduled basis. Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms, equipment, beds. Collect, launder, and deliver linens to resident rooms while ensuring laundry supplies are restocked, and equipment is used safely. Engage in conversation with residents while cleaning their suite or in common areas. Prepares cleaning solutions and utilizes cleaning supplies in accordance with WHMIS standards, established procedures and safe practices.Ensures laundry equipment and supplies are used and stored safely and efficiently, and restocked as needed. Reports unsafe or faulty equipment to the Administrative Coordinator. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities An engaging personality with the physical and mental fitness to perform all assigned duties independently and with minimal supervision. A respectful attitude that upholds the spirit, dignity, and individuality of all residents. Competency in English to effectively follow and communicate written and oral instructions. Technical proficiency to safely and efficiently operate all equipment required for the position. Strong interpersonal skills characterized by tact, courtesy, and patience with residents, guests and employees. Knowledge about the safe use of cleaning chemicals and housekeeping and janitorial equipment. Full Role Profile available upon request WAT1

What you’ll do

The housekeeper is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining resident rooms and common areas to ensure a sanitary environment. They also manage laundry tasks and engage compassionately with residents while performing their duties.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least a Grade 10 education and possess physical and mental fitness to perform housekeeping tasks. Previous experience in a health or long-term care setting is preferred, along with WHMIS certification.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedules
• Discounted employee meals
• Career growth and development opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Housekeeping
• Cleaning
• Disinfecting
• Laundry services
• Customer service
• Interpersonal skills
• WHMIS compliance
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Safety protocols
• Equipment operation
• Tactfulness
• Patience
• Furniture Cleaning
• Positivity
• Customer Service
• English Language
• Interpersonal Communications
• Linens
• Long-Term Care
• Proactivity
• Senior Living

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Caregiver/Housekeeper
• Maid / Housekeeping Staff
• Domestic Housekeepers
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

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