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.