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Housekeeper (Permanent, Part-Time)

Middlesex County
Middlesex County
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Business Location:
Strathroy, Ontario
Position type:
Part Time
Category:
Cleaning
Work Place Location:
In Person
Hours:
The hours of work will generally be 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with this position. The successful candidate must be available to work weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays.
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Expired on November 13, 2024 at 4:30pm

Job Description

Department: Strathmere Lodge

Overview

Under the supervision of the Environmental Services Manager, the Housekeeper sweeps and mops floors, washes or dusts furniture and equipment, and carries out various other tasks as indicated on the daily cleaning schedule.

The hours of work will generally be 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with this position. The successful candidate must be available to work weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays.

POSITION SUMMARY: Sweeps and mops floors, washes or dusts furniture and equipment, and carries out various other tasks as indicated on the daily cleaning schedule. 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Washes, dusts, cleans and rooms, halls, stairs, windows, walls, corridors, beds and furniture, etc. using chemical cleansers, dust mops, dusters, pails and cleaning cloths. Removes resident’s personal property upon discharge as directed, cleans and prepares resident room for admission. 

2. Moves furniture to dust, damp mop and finish floors. 

3. Washes floors daily in all washrooms and thoroughly cleans and disinfects all sinks, toilets, tubs and other fixtures. Restocks paper products and soap supplies. 

4. Polishes/scrubs floors with floor polisher and carpet scrub/extract as required. 

5. Empties all waste receptacles and cleans out containers daily. 

6. Washes closets and bedside tables when personal effects have been removed. 

7. Requires long periods of standing on hard floors. 8. Other duties as assigned.

Education

Not Applicable

Experience Required

Qualifications 

  • Minimum education of Grade 10 completed

  • Previous experience as a housekeeper in a healthcare, hospitality or residential setting

  • Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team

  • Previous experience working with the elderly is an asset

  • Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and completion of TB testing that is satisfactory to Strathmere Lodge/Middlesex County

How to Apply

Sorry, this job has expired and is no longer accepting applications.

If you need assistance with resume writing or access to computers/internet, please connect with our Community Employment Choices (CEC) office, at 16 B Second Street, in Strathroy, or by phone at 1-888-478-2111 ext. 200. These services are free as CEC is an Employment Ontario Service Provider, a non-profit agency providing free service to job seekers and local employers through Employment Ontario provincially funded programs. Offering employment and training programs in our community since 1994, CEC's mission is to support businesses and job seekers in meeting the labour market needs of Middlesex County with: job training information, career planning, job search support, job placement opportunities and incentives, as well as referrals to community resources.

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