assistant executive housekeeper

*The Core Purpose *of the Ottawa Mission is to reflect Jesus? love in serving the homeless, the hungry, and the lost. *Our Mission *is to by provide food, shelter, clothing and skills, and offer healing, faith and hope for building a wholesome life. *Our Vision *is that all the hurting, hungry and lost in Ottawa find HOPE. HEALING & HOME *Our Values are* Acceptance, Respect, Compassion, Integrity and Independence *Position Purpose* Reporting to the Manager of Housekeeping Services, the housekeeper is responsible for effectively maintaining the cleanliness of The Ottawa Mission?s facility. He/she must provide clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the residents, employees, and public. The housekeeper promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odors. He/she may be required to perform tasks, which involve exposure to visible blood contamination or reasonably anticipated blood or stool contamination. The housekeeper must follow the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials and/or the clean-up of blood, infectious materials, or body fluids containing blood in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act?s Blood-borne Pathogen Standard. *Major Responsibilities* * Follow cleaning schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.,) as outlined for housekeeping department. * Clean assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures according to established housekeeping procedures. * Clean floors with dry mops, wet mops, sweeps, waxes, buffs, disinfects where and when necessary. * Perform emergency housekeeping when accidents occur. * Clean movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures: Dusts, spot cleans or washes, disinfects when necessary, polishes where required. This includes the cleaning of ledges, shelves, vents, etc. * Empty and clean garbage and wastebaskets. * Straighten or rearrange furniture as directed. * Clean bathroom and disinfects all fixtures, floors, and walls. * Wash windows and mirrors. * Replenish bathroom supplies * Clean walls, windows, doors, and ceilings: Spot clean between washings, washes, disinfect when necessary. Walls and ceilings and ceiling fixtures are cleaned as scheduled * Clean entrances and exits: Clean as directed above for floors and walls * Clean all horizontal surfaces daily or as required, removing dust, dirt, or greasy film, using disinfectants where necessary such as in resident care areas * Remove for cleaning and re-hangs curtains, drapes, and dividers * Remove all linens from beds, send to laundry, and replace linens before end of shift. * Inspect beds and surrounding areas for pests. i.e. Bed bugs/lice * Prepare infected areas for commercial pesticide treatment. * May be required to spray approved pesticide for lice or other pests while using the appropriate PPE * Responsible for removing and storing personal belongings of clients whom have left the facility. * Complete commercial stripping and recoating of terrazzo and vinyl flooring. Also scrubbing and re-waxing of floors. * Operating commercial washers and dryers. Folding and preparing linens. * Complete disinfection of any area when a client has perished using appropriate disinfectant and PPE. * Answer and respond to radio calls for Housekeeping. * Report observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning to Manager * Report supply and equipment needs to Manager of Housekeeping for replenishing * Maintain equipment used in performing duties * Operate various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc. * Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings * Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required * Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials * Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc.; complying with all regulations such as OHSA, WHIMIS, PP