Environmental Service Worker

MACGILLIVRAY GUEST HOME

MACGILLIVRAY GUEST HOME JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Environmental Service Worker
Department: Housekeeping and laundry
Responsible To: Director of Environmental Services and Maintenance

Position Summary: Responsible for performing a variety of housekeeping and laundry functions in response to the daily workload requirements. To provide a clean, infection-controlled environment and clean linens and personal clothing in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the Home, and meet the appropriate environmental and safety standards for long term care.

Core Competencies:

• Accepts responsibilities for decisions made and for achieving the expectations of his/her role in the organization.
• Communicates effectively with residents, coworkers, managers, volunteers, families and members of the public.
• Displays attitudes in work performance that are in keeping with the mission and are resident focused.
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with others to further the values and mission of the organization.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement by seeking ways to improve resident care and service delivery.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to change by taking responsibility for self-learning, being receptive to new ideas, and showing willingness to try new methods and approaches.
• Demonstrates respect and caring for others by respecting others' values and opinions, displaying compassion and empathy, and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of others.
• Holds in confidence all matters pertaining to residents, staff, family, volunteers, and other business pertaining to MacGillivray Guest Home.

Responsibilities:

1. Promote and maintain the safety and security of residents, staff, and visitors at all times.
2. Collect garbage on assigned wings daily.
3. Sweep/vacuum and mop floors daily.
4. Polish floors on assigned areas on designated days or as needed.
5. Clean and disinfect all washrooms daily.
6. Dust furniture, window sills, heaters, lights, and ornaments daily.
7. Clean and sanitize high-touch hard surfaces according to infection control procedures daily.
8. Auto scrub corridors daily.
9. Clean and disinfect beds monthly or as needed.
10. Replenish paper towels, toilet tissue, and hand soap as needed.
11. Remove spots on walls, doors, baseboards, in corners, and along corridors.
12. Requisition supplies as per schedule and limit, to stock janitor closets weekly.
13. Store and replenish all chemicals and soaps for use by Housekeeping Services.
14. Complete periodic floor finishings as scheduled.
15. Thoroughly clean rooms that have been vacated and during housecleaning (walls, curtains, room dividers, furniture, doors, bathroom, and also strip the floors).
16. Vacuum door and ceiling vents, behind furniture, and in closets monthly.
17. Thoroughly clean office work areas weekly, collect garbage, and clean bathrooms daily.
18. Clean resident rooms, corridors, lobbies, stairwells, elevator, lounges, and kitchenettes daily.
19. Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
20. Monitor and report necessary maintenance issues and safety hazards.
21. Clean housekeeping closet and carts daily.
22. Operate various types of mechanical floor equipment.
23. Laundry department washes, drys, folds and distributes clean bedding, towels and personal clothing to residents.
24. The role includes collecting and sorting soiled laudnry, operating commerical washers and dryers.
25. Other related duties as directed by the Departmental Manager.

These job duties are only the basic and prime duties of the job; related and allied duties will be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation in all parts of the home.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Grade 12 education.
• Able to provide a Criminal Record Check that includes a Vulnerable Secotor Check

Other Requirements:

• Good general health which allows for the ability to attend work on a regular basis and meet the physical demands of the position.
• Ability to bend, lift, carry, push, and handle equipment and other items required to perform duties.
• Normal vision, manual dexterity, and motor coordination are required to handle equipment efficiently.
• Able to read, write, follow oral and written instruction without constant supervision.
• Ability to comprehend and learn techniques for the use and care of equipment.
• Good personal hygiene.
• Practices all safety and infection control procedures.
• In accordance with the organization's Police Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to submit a Police Record/Vulnerable Check Clearance.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a rapidly changing work environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing workplace technologies and incorporate new learning into daily practices.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Accountability:

• To be knowledgeable and implement the mission statement and core values of the Home.
• To ensure safe departmental practices and delivery of safe services for all residents, staff, and visitors.
• To be knowledgeable on pertinent policies of the Home.
• To practice and promote occupational health and safety.
• To be knowledgeable of cleaning and sanitation products, techniques, and methods.
• To have working knowledge of operating cleaning equipment.
• To follow infection prevention and control guidelines for a Long Term Care Facility.

Developmental Duties:

• Attend in-services, educational, and training sessions for self-development.
• Attend compulsory fire safety orientation and WHMIS programs yearly.

Hours of Work: Housekeeping-8-4. Laundry- 7-3, 8-4 and 9-5. Required to work shift work, weekends, and holidays.

Approved by: _Leeann Sampson ______Director of Environmental Services and Maintenance