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:

• Receives and organizes supplies and equipment,

• Collects and disposes of garbage,

• Performs appropriate cleaning and disinfecting procedures on all assigned areas,

• Cleans and replenishes supplies in resident and non-resident washrooms,

• Responsible for draperies and privacy curtains in assigned areas,

• Transfers residents' personal belongings when moving to another room or leaving the Home,

• Responsible for the routine cleaning of equipment,

• Reports all necessary repairs and equipment malfunctions as per the home's policy and procedures,

• Cleans soiled linen rooms,

• Is familiar with the home's Policies, Procedures, Fire and Safety, and Emergency Procedures and carries out guidelines of same,

• Attends staff education sessions as required,

• Performs other related duties as required.

 

Qualifications:

• Minimum completion of Grade Twelve (12) required,

• Knowledge and ability to operate and use institutional Floor Care equipment,

• Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills,

• Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis,

• 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:

• Free Parking

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (if applicable)

• Comprehensive Orientation

• 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: 

• This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.

• Please be aware that The Birches is a pet friendly environment.

• If the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.