
Housekeeping
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The Birches Nursing Home in Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada
Facility: The Birches Nursing Home
Location: 7702 HWY 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Environmental, Healthcare
Position Available: Casual
Facility Description:
As a Community Governed Organization and part of the Musquodoboit Harbour community since 1979, The Birches is home to 42 long term care residents who benefit from our focus on resident-centered care and honouring each person’s lifelong routine.
This is made possible through the dedication of fantastic staff from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, continuing care assistants, recreation, maintenance, food services, laundry, housekeeping, and administrative support. Active volunteers also complement our day-to-day work. The Birches is committed to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.
Job Summary:
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned areas of the Home in a sanitary condition. This includes maintaining a floor care program, through deep cleaning, as well as day-to-day activities.
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General Duties:
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Receives and organizes supplies and equipment,
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Collects and disposes of garbage,
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Performs appropriate cleaning and disinfecting procedures on all assigned areas,
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Cleans and replenishes supplies in resident and non-resident washrooms,
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Responsible for draperies and privacy curtains in assigned areas,
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Transfers residents' personal belongings when moving to another room or leaving the Home,
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Responsible for the routine cleaning of equipment,
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Reports all necessary repairs and equipment malfunctions as per the home's policy and procedures,
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Cleans soiled linen rooms,
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Is familiar with the home's Policies, Procedures, Fire and Safety, and Emergency Procedures and carries out guidelines of same,
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Attends staff education sessions as required,
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Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
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Minimum completion of Grade Twelve (12) required,
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Knowledge and ability to operate and use institutional Floor Care equipment,
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Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills,
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Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis,
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Must be comfortable working around seniors.
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Hours of Work: 8hr shifts - Weekends / Days / Evenings / Holidays. On call availability/flexibility.
The Birches Offers:
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Free Parking
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Comprehensive Benefits Package (if applicable)
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Comprehensive Orientation
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A supportive work environment
Salary Range: In accordance with the current collective agreement between The Birches
and C.U.P.E. Local 3199
Please note:
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This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.
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Please be aware that The Birches is a pet friendly environment.
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If the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.