The Heavy Duty Cleaner reports to the Environmental Services Manager and is expected to
follow established policies and procedures, and in accordance with applicable codes and
regulations, to perform cleaning services and routine minor repairs to assist in maintaining the
home in a clean and safe manner.

Responsibilities:

• Mixing solutions for nursing and housekeeping staff, delivering supplies, removal of

garbage, stripping floors as required, cleaning windows and lights, sweeping and scrubbing
areas such as janitor’s closet, service entrance, laundry room, dining rooms, and elevators,
performing heavy housekeeping duties and small repairs.

• Performs outside work such as gardening, cutting grass, removing snow, and sanding or

salting as required.

• Adheres to established department policies and procedures regarding continuous quality

improvement, safety, environment and infection control.

• Cooperates with other departments in such tasks as transferring residents, moving and storing

supplies, and moving furniture and equipment.

• Contributes positively to a team approach in being person-centered with one another.
• Maintains required records and information as directed.
• Utilizes equipment and supplies within budgetary constraints
• Attends other committees/team meetings as requested or required.
• Other duties as assigned or indicated in the Job Task Inventory

Qualifications:
The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• Understanding of chemicals and equipment used in cleaning
• Ability to use machinery: e.g. auto scrubber, buffing machine, extraction machine

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

• Ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work from the heart and make others smile
• To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how

to turn a task into positive social interaction.

• To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’

rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.

• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including

a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB

testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the
last year), as per Public Health requirements

• Two supervisory references required
• Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to

date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as
determined by the Employer

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee perks
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Support for personal and professional growth

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

Skills

Preferred

• Person-centered approach
• Basic cleaning skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Ability to Work From the Heart
• Read and Interpret Equipment Manuals
• Knowledge of Residents' Rights