Night Housekeeper
Victoria, BC, Canada
Full Time
Hospitality
Experienced
Let us welcome you home at Parkwood Place in Victoria, BC.
Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.
Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.
This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.
As the Night Housekeeper, you are responsible for ensuring the well-being and safety of our residents during the night through ensuring the building is safe and secure, as well as assist with general housekeeping duties. This may include being available to take and make emergency calls, including coordinating residents in the event of an emergency. Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements.
Responsibilities
Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.
Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.
This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.
As the Night Housekeeper, you are responsible for ensuring the well-being and safety of our residents during the night through ensuring the building is safe and secure, as well as assist with general housekeeping duties. This may include being available to take and make emergency calls, including coordinating residents in the event of an emergency. Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements.
Responsibilities
- Clean areas according to assigned schedules using appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures. Regular maintenance of common areas, washroom fixtures, walls, ceilings, lights, vents and windows
- Operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment (strip, scrub, spray, and buff all carpet and non-carpet floor surfaces)
- Garbage collection and transportation to designated areas
- Emergency Response - responding to Resident Emergency call bell system
- Surveillance and patrol of grounds or buildings as assigned.
- Report suspicious activity if detected, refer to the local authorities.
- Verify all doors, windows and gates are secure on the property on a rotating schedule.
- Respond to any alerts of suspicious activity and report to the local authorities.
- Adhere to established residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices
- Prepare documentation as required according to residence policy
- Solid knowledge of Resident Rights & Responsibilities, adhere to, respect and promote
- Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct
- Perform other related tasks & duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent is require
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to provide feedback on a day-to-day basis
- Knowledge and experience with standard institutional cleaning techniques
- Previous experience in commercial / residential/ Healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is considered an asset
- The ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift over 20 pounds
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Clear Police Information Check
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
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