JOB TITLE: HOUSEKEEPING AIDE
DEPARTMENT: HOUSEKEEPING
CLASSIFICATION: HEU, HOUSEKEEPING AIDE
REPORTS TO: SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER
Job Summary:
Positions at this level perform a variety of light cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, vacuuming carpets and dusting and polishing furniture.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Cleans areas such as floors, stairways, walls, windows, and walkways by methods such as sweeping, spot washing and damp mopping.
- Cleans carpets and rugs by methods such as vacuuming, shampooing, brushing, and shaking.
- Cleans items such as furniture, woodwork, ledges, fixtures, and blinds by methods such as dusting, polishing, and wiping.
- Cleans and disinfects washrooms and replenishes items such as soap and towels.
- Strips and makes beds; cleans and tidies items such as cupboards, lockers, basins, and tables; hangs and removes items such as drapes and bed curtains.
- Empties and cleans waste containers and removes garbage from buildings.
- Locks windows and doors following facility security procedures.
- Reports damaged and/or inoperable fixtures and furniture.
- Maintains related equipment by cleaning, lubricating, and replacing items such as filter bags and belts.
- Sorts and folds linens and resident garments.
- Delivers linens and garments.
- Loads and unloads commercial washer and dryer. Uses laundry truck and bins.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training, & Experience
Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.