Finlandia Village is dedicated to serving mature adults by providing affordable, high quality, comfortable, and secure living accommodations, along with opportunities for social, spiritual, cultural and recreational interaction within an independent, caring community.

Position Summary

The housekeeping/laundry aide provides person centered care to residents to promote the comfort, safety and quality of life of the residents of Finlandia Nursing Home/Finlandia Village. Maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the facility by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures. Sorts, washes, dries, and folds linens and personal clothing and delivers laundry and personal clothing, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Some Key Responsibilities

· Receives assignment, assembles required materials and supplies, loads service cart and transports to work area

· Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents, and following specific procedures, work patterns, and routines, performs tasks such as: vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing/disinfecting floors; spot cleaning walls, windows and doors between washing; dusting, washing, sanitizing/disinfecting furniture, shelves, woodwork, etc.; emptying wastebaskets and rearranging furniture; removing waste; cleaning and disinfecting all bathroom fixtures and replenishing supplies; cleaning floors, fixtures and furnishings in utility rooms, kitchen, closets, etc.

· Ensures privacy of residents during performance of duties

· Prepares room for new occupant following prescribed procedures

· Notifies supervisor when supplies are low or equipment is malfunctioning

· Returns unused supplies and cleans and stores equipment

· Sorts laundry according to type, condition, and weight. Follow specific instructions for treatment of soiled linens. Separates loads according to classification

· Washes and dries laundry following instructions for machine operation, designated washing and drying times, etc. Sorts personal clothing or puts aside for repairs or ironing. Folds laundry as required, sorts and delivers to appropriate units

· Assists in maintaining laundry facilities, equipment and supplies. Cleans machines as required and tidies floors and laundry area

· Adheres to established department policies and procedures regarding quality, assurance, safety, environment, infection control and WHMIS

· Engages in risk management behaviours

· Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of the Finlandia Nursing Home Health and Safety Manual and associated Provincial Legislation and collective agreements

· Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of Finlandia’s Resident Safety Policies

Qualifications

· Successful completion of Secondary School Education or equivalent

· Understanding of chemicals and equipment used in cleaning, a basic understanding of wash and dryer operations and some knowledge of chemicals used in process is considered an asset

· Ability to follow written and oral instruction

· Ability to organize workload and a good understanding of isolation procedures

· Finnish speaking skill is considered an asset

· An acceptable Police Vulnerable Sector Check verified within the past six months

· 2-step TB test within the past six months

Physical Demands

· Extensive standing and walking; wide range of body movements including squatting, reaching and lifting

· Exposure to hazards from use of power equipment

· Exposure to biochemical agents and wet floors

· Subject to interruptions of duties resulting from resident needs

· Inside work where area may be noisy, hot and humid

· Exposed to steam from machines and occasionally wet floors

· Exposure to strong odours from soiled linens

· Frequent lifting of heavy soiled linens but in controlled amounts or with assistance

· Exposure to biochemical agents

If you would like to join a well-respected organization that has built a tradition of developing mutually rewarding relationships with our residents, employees, and the community we serve, please submit your resume.

At Finlandia Village, we are committed to inclusivity, diversity, equality, and accessibility. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and persons of colour, members of the LGBTQ2IA+ community, and others. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the selection process. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

This job posting is for current existing vacancies.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $19.96 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person