Housekeeping Aid

Position Philosophy

Under the direction or supervision of the Support Services Supervisor the Housekeeper is responsible for creating a human habitat and providing care and services to meet the needs of the elders in the cottages. The Housekeeper works cooperatively and respectfully with residents, coworkers, families, visitors and volunteers to create a positive and pleasant environment in our community.

Position Description

Reporting to the Support Services Supervisor, the Housekeeper is responsible for housekeeping in a retirement community. Also responsible for ensuring resident well being and safety.

Responsibilities:

Provides housekeeping services in the resident care rooms and common areas in accordance with the established work routines.

To ensure residents are provided with a secure living environment, patrols the building and investigates building access violations in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent

Institutional Cleaning experience

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English

Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of continuing care residents

Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skill

Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands - Long periods of time spent standing and walking while patrolling the building. Bending, stretching and lifting while cleaning and providing laundry services.

Mental Demands - Required to remain alert and pay attention to detail

Working Environment - The work performed in a retirement community. At times there are requirements to clean up after unpleasant accidents and spills.

Hours of Work

Rosecrest Communities provides service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hours of work will reflect operational requirements with the goal of providing safe Resident care.