Housekeeper

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Housekeeper

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Housekeeper

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre in Eastern Passage, NS, Canada

Facility: Ocean
View Continuing Care Centre

Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia

Job Category: Operations

Position Available: Temporary Part-Time (0.4 FTE), and Casual

Facility Description:

For over 50 years, Ocean View has been
dedicated to our mission to provide person-directed care with compassion and
grace. We work to enhance the lives of those we serve, ensuring a supportive
environment for our 171 residents.

At Ocean View we are committed to our
employee’s well being as well as providing a healthy work-life balance through
our Employee and Family Assistance Program, Personalized Assistance Health
(PATH), ongoing Guarding Minds Initiatives, and promoting opportunities for
education and professional development.

Your work at Ocean View will be
meaningful as a part of our diverse team which includes professionals from
nursing, clinical dietetics, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, social work,
spiritual care, occupational therapy, long-term care assistants, and an active
volunteer program.

With a 4:1 care funding model, modern
technology, optimized scheduling, and plans for a new facility, we are
continually evolving to enhance our care and workplace culture.

We also take pride in our volunteer-run on-site café, offering lunch,
snacks, and coffee. Additionally, Ocean View is located in a vibrant community
with over 20 local shops and restaurants, creating a dynamic and engaging
environment for both staff and residents.

Job Summary: Under the direction
of the assigned Supervisor/Manager, the Housekeeper is a fundamental part of
the team that provides supportive services in the Home. This role may be
assigned tasks that include:

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Cleaning and maintaining assigned areas of the
facility in a sanitary condition.

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General laundry duties including sorting, loading
and folding of laundry and delivering to neighbourhoods.

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Responsible for maintaining all assigned areas
and equipment in sanitary condition.

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Supporting residents to “live well” according
to assigned tasks, within scope of employment

Qualifications:

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Grade Twelve (12) required or equivalent.

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Knowledge and ability to operate and clean institutional equipment (kitchen,
laundry, and sanitation)

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Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.

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Must be comfortable working with seniors with varying levels of disability.

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Experience in maintaining a clean and sanitary environment

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Preference to candidates who have recently completed the National
Sanitation Program.

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Working knowledge of WHMIS legislation.

· Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis.

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Must provide a clear Criminal Record Check and clear Vulnerable Sector
Check.

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre Offers:

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Free Parking
& on Bus Route

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Comprehensive
Orientation

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A supportive
work environment

Salary Range:In accordance with current collective
agreement between Ocean View Continuing Care Centre and CUPE Local 1245.

Rotation:Weekends / Days / Evenings / Holidays; May be
changed as necessary to meet the operational requirements of the facility.

Please be aware that OVCCC is a pet friendly environment.

Please note: if the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.

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