Environmental Services, Housekeeping Attendant

Under the direction of the Manager/Director of Support Services, perform cleaning, housekeeping and laundry duties as assigned and maintains a clean, safe environment, following Infection Control Standards. Represents Mountains & Meadows Care Group (MMCG) Resident Centered Care Philosophy.

Primary Responsibilities / Duties Housekeeping

· Daily cleaning of all corridors, main entrances, recreation "resident" lounge, and dining rooms.

· Spot cleaning of all wall surfaces, doors, and windows/ sills.

· Clean all washrooms; as per facility procedures.

· Clean tub and shower rooms daily; as per facility procedures.

· Clean offices; garbage's, dusting, floors, clean and disinfect high touch areas.

· Clean staff room, board room, kitchen storage rooms, nursing store rooms, clean and dirty utility rooms weekly or as required.

· Clean and disinfect all high touch areas throughout building.

· Disinfecting equipment and surfaces after exposure to bodily fluids.

· Clean and sanitize beds and rooms after resident moves, every 4 months or as needed.

· Floors; auto scrubber, dry mop, spot mop and wipe baseboards

· Store equipment safely and report any maintenance issues to manager and in maintenance book.

· Maintain a safe environment at all times for residents, staff, and guests, using appropriate signage (Wet Floor).

· Ensures chemicals are filled, distributed to neighborhoods, and communicate needs to manager. Use of appropriate chemicals for application.

· Labels for chemicals are correct and legible and SDS sheets are reviewed annually.

· Maintain WHIMS certification annually.

· Keep janitor closets clean and organized.

· With appropriate training, assist, support, and guide residents in all activities of daily living including, but not limited to: recreational and leisure activities; provide meal and snacks as required; and maintain the general upkeep of the home.

· Read communication board, book and Rean Me binder daily

· Follow fire drill procedures as per fire plan, review and sign off annually.

· Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all.

· Practice safe lifting and moving techniques

· Stay up to date on standard on operating procedures (SOPs) and review annually

· Document and/or communicate changes in resident mood, behaviour, or condition to all appropriate staff.