Casual Position – Environmental Services Worker (Housekeeping) - Jobs in Berwick, NS

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Department: Environmental ServicesLocation: Berwick, Nova ScotiaJob Posting No.: 2021-ENVIRO-01Union: UnionizedDate Closing:Salary: Based on the Department of Health FundingInternal Job Posting for:Casual Position – Environmental Services Worker (Housekeeping)Must be able to work all shifts (days, evenings, and weekends)Position/Rotation subject to change based on operational needs.Description of Grand View Manor:GVM is a non-profit long term care home with 5 nursing home units, 142 residents, and over200 staff. One of the units is a secure unit for people with dementia and wandering behavior.We also have an attached assisted living complex (30 units), and an enriched housing complex(40 units). GVM staffing includes Nursing (Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses,Continuing Care Assistants), Dietary / Food Services, Environmental Services (Laundry,Housekeeping, Maintenance), Chaplaincy, Recreation, OT/PT/PTA and Administrative Support.We are a smoke-free, scent-reduced environment and we actively promote a safe andrespectful workplace.Position Summary:Responsible for cleaning and sanitation for Grand View Manor, Fundy Villa, and Orchard Viewwhen scheduled for Housekeeping. Environmental Services workers are also responsible for thesorting, cleaning, folding, and distribution of laundry when scheduled for Laundry Department.Environmental Services workers must hold a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation andfollow all necessary procedures for infection prevention and control in the facilities. This positionis also responsible for inventory control, chemical control and use, and assisting in moves andtransfers of resident belongings within the Grand View Manor facility.Responsibilities:

• Cleaning residents’ rooms including bed, bedrails, mattresses, outside surface of

bedside tables and bureaus, light shades, mirrors, windows and window ledges,baseboards, pictures, walls, chairs and shampooing fabric chairs.

• Collecting garbage in the morning and check throughout the day and before 2:15 pm
• Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing and polishing floors.
• Washing drapes or hanging outside to air.
• Complete cleaning of bathroom: tubs, sinks, toilets, mirrors, light shades, walls, floors,

vents and replenishing paper products.

• Checking exit doors if used.
• Tidy and touch up nurses’ station and sweep and scrub the floor.
• Complete cleaning of corridors, janitor’s closet and janitor carts, wheelchairs and fans.
• Read housekeeping communication clipboard on unit first thing in the morning.
• Knowing the proper cleaning materials for windows, floors, light shades, bathroom

facilities, etc. and to know where to use a germicidal cleaner.

• Communicating with nursing department as to a convenient time to clean a residents’

room or have residents removed from their room.

• Floor buffer, walk behind Taski scrubber, vacuum, carpet shampooer.
• Communicating and planning your work schedule with your director and co-workers.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and the workplace Safety Data Sheets
• Reporting to maintenance when equipment is not working properly.
• Proper care of all equipment.
• Stocking cleaning carts.
• Personal appearance.
• Respect for residents and staff members-use “Attention “signs.
• Using good judgement as to what you repeat in your conversation outside in the

community.

• The ability to take direction and learn procedures, communicate with coworkers.
• Washing /drying /folding and delivery of personal clothes and linens
• Labeling of residents clothes.
• Mending personals and linens.
• Collecting soiled laundry from units.
• Sorting soiled laundry.
• Loading & unloading of washer /dryers.
• Folding personals and linens.
• Stocking carts and delivery of clean laundry to units.
• General sewing, (hemming, mending etc.)

EDUCATION, PREPARATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Grade 10 completion, no formal education required but must be able to read,

write, ability to access schedule online .Able to follow oral, written and electronicinstructions. Ability to perform routine tasks. Ability to communicate effectively withcoworkers and residents.

• Physical demands: Standing, squatting, bending, twisting, lifting (wet linens, moving

furniture etc.)And walking short distances at a time throughout the day.

• Previous experience in similar roles is an asset.

Skills Needed:

• Must be resident-centered
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to interact with others effectively as a Team Member.
• Must have the physical ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

We value diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage applications from all qualifiedcandidates including African Canadians and other members of the visible minority community,Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and women in non-traditional roles.Applications available at Darlene’s office and, when completed, returned to Jessie SinclairIf interviews are required only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.