Housekeeper

We are seeking a part-time Housekeeper to join our Environmental Services team at McKay-Dee Hospital. As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for performing general housekeeping tasks to maintain the facility and associated buildings in a sanitary, safe, and attractive condition, meeting hospital and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities:

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas using department cleaning procedures
• Use cleaning chemicals properly according to Joint Commission and OSHA standards
• Understand procedures and properly dispose of infectious waste and trash
• Handle and clean up emergency spills per department guidelines, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards
• Follow all infection prevention practices, including proper cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, and proper donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Maintain work and storage areas following established policy and procedures to ensure safety

Requirements:

• Demonstrated communication skills, including differentiating colour-coded labels and/or chemicals, and following written and/or verbal directions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed to meet the needs of the department
• Professional housekeeping experience (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and assess customer needs
• Frequent interactions with customers require communication and understanding of spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy
• Expected to lift and utilise full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment, and work on hands and knees, bending to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment

Schedule:

• Part-time (24 hours/week)
• Days (8:30am - 5:00pm), including rotating weekends and assigned holidays

Pay:

• $17.68 - $22.99 per hour (dependent on experience)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness