The Meadows of Aurora (www.tmoa.ca) is a one-of-a-kind Christian Adult Lifestyle Community located thirty minutes north of Toronto in the Town of Aurora. We offer 55+ adults three lifestyle choices - independent living, assisted living and memory care. Our resort style campus sits on 25 acres with over half protected forest. We change the way 55+ adults think about retirement living.
Vacancy status: This position is for an existing vacancy.
Purpose: To maintain a clean and safe environment while working as a member of the team to provide a comfortable environment for the residents of the Meadows of Aurora.
Reporting to: Director of Health, Wellness & Housekeeping
Qualifications: · Ability to follow oral and written instructions in the English language.
· In good health and have the ability to do heavy lifting.
· Experience in an institutional housekeeping department.
· A mature attitude.
· A genuine interest in people.
· Comfortable working in a supportive Memory Care environment, including engaging in informal conversations with families, staff, and residents.
· Understands that dementia may sometimes require extra room care related to incontinence and responds with patience and respect.
· Has knowledge and experience with older adults, dementia care, and supporting families/caregivers (asset).
· Available to work weekends.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Day-to-day Duties:
- Maintain a clean and sanitary environment in the building.
- Clean, disinfect, all public areas of the facility and common places.
- Clean apartments for residents.
- Provide laundry services for residents.
- Clean common places as assigned.
- Vacuum / mop corridors and sanitize handrails.
- Check sitting areas/lounges daily and ensure seats are all straightened up.
- Remove any items that don’t belong there and ensure place is presentable.
- Request and put away supplies on a weekly basis.
- Keep custodian room clean, organized and clutter free.
- Ensure carts are sanitized and spray bottles labelled for Health and Safety.
- Report all mechanical or maintenance deficiencies, accidents and hazards.
- Immediate response to emergencies
- Practice safe work practices.
- Ensure employee responsibilities as per Occupational Act are performed.
- Perform specific duties assigned according to schedule provided by supervisor.
- Inform supervisor of any changes / cancellations requested by residents.
- Participate scheduled meetings and perform other duties as assigned.
Interactions With Our 55+ Residents:
We work hard to maintain a loving and caring environment for our 600+ senior residents at The Meadows. All employees are accountable to:
- Promote the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing of residents.
- Speak kind and affirming words to residents.
- Be very mindful of maintaining residents’ privacy.
- Demonstrate dignity in all situations.
- Observe and report any signs of health decline or changes to residents’ behavior.
- Contribute to success of team and maintain a positive attitude.
- Acknowledge that only English is to be spoken while on duty.
- Take responsibility for own actions and seek opportunities to learn and grow.
- Seek and accept feedback from team members.
Other Requirements:
Your availability for work must be flexible to accommodate shiftwork as well as every other weekends.
A requirement for all individuals who work at The Meadows of Aurora and support our seniors’ community include:
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required. Everyone at this location is required to follow proper hand hygiene and wear a mask.
- A two-step TB test that can be arranged through your family doctor or many pharmacies.
- A Vulnerable Sector Check that can be obtained through designated Police locations.
We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aurora, ON L4G 1X5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a minimum of 2 Covid shots?
Work Location: In person
