What you’ll be doing
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Assigned cleaning using specified disinfecting/sanitizing agents to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
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Assists residents, when necessary, with a professional attitude, and patient approach
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Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and polishing floors and surfaces
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Adheres to established company policies and procedures regarding infection prevention and control, quality assurance, fire, and safety etc.
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Notifies Manager on any damages, deficiencies, disturbances, or concerns.
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Participates in staff meetings as assigned, attends in service education programs and completes all mandatory education as assigned.
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Collaborates with other departments in such tasks as transferring residents, moving, ordering and storing supplies, ordering/maintenance/distribution of furniture and equipment etc.
What you bring
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Ability to read and write English as well as understand verbal and written instructions in English.
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Comfortable moving furniture/equipment, handling heavy items, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, using cleaning chemicals, and exposure to wet floors.
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Mentally and physically able to perform duties as outlined which includes ability to maintain regular attendance in addition to work in a very dynamic environment.
- Demonstrates concern and interest in providing quality care and service for residents.
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Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
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Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening to be provided.
What you’ll get
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Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
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Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
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A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.
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Employee Family Assistance Program
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Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
Time Type:
Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.