Housekeeper & House Person Split Part Time - Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Job Description

Larga Baffin has an exciting opportunity as a: Housekeeper/House Person Split Part-timeLarga Baffin is classified as an Essential Service and is taking all mandatory and recommended precautionary measures as per Public Health authorities to ensure the health and safety of all staff and residents. A special thank you to all front-line workers for your commitment and dedication to serving those in need.Position OverviewLarga Baffin strives to provide Nunavummiut with quality care during their medical appointments in Ottawa. We are dedicated to creating a safe and respectful environment with friendly and caring staff. We offer a nice warm bed, healthy meals, and local ground transportation to medical appointments. Our facility is strategically located in Ottawa so that our clients can access the hospitals and airport in a timely manner.Reporting to the Supervisor & Manager of Housekeeping, the Housekeeper will be responsible for carrying out a number of housekeeping services in order to maintain a clean, sanitary environment for our clients. Assists with other tasks within the Housekeeping department as requested.Key Responsibilities

• Perform a number of housekeeping duties including; changing bedding, distributing clean linens and towels, sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting, surface and deep cleaning, and ensuring all supplies are re-stocked as needed
• Respond to requests in a timely manner to ensure quality client care
• Assist Housekeeper with cleaning client rooms and other tasks within the Housekeeping department as requested
• Ensuring all restrooms, bedrooms, public areas and offices are well maintained and clean
• Collect and dispose of trash as necessary
• Safely operate laundry machines; check detergent and rinse agent levels
• Sort, pack, unpack and assist in receiving, issuing, and transporting supplies; report needed supplies for reorder
• Report equipment malfunctions and repairs needed to Supervisor
• Handle and report lost and found items
• Communicate with various departments to ensure client’s needs are met
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures
• Report any and all House Rules infractions and report unattended children
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment for our clients and staff
• Assist with additional tasks as and when needed or assigned by management both within and outside role and department to support Larga operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years’ similar Housekeeper experience in a hospital or industrial type setting which includes public interaction

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks
• Able to lift 20 pounds on a consistent basis
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• An aptitude for problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
• Patience and professionalism in tactfully and diplomatically interacting with clients, visitors, and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Inuktitut is a strong asset
• First Aid / CPR/ AED trained (or a willingness to learn)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training (or a willingness to learn)

Larga Baffin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a recent police records check (for the vulnerable sector) with results acceptable to Larga Baffin is a mandatory condition of employment. Priority will be given to qualified Nunavut Beneficiaries. Larga Baffin does not provide housing and is not responsible for re-location costs.Larga Baffin requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 proof of vaccine is a mandatory condition of hire.Quick Apply

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