Housekeeping/laundry Aide (casual)-Hardisty in Edmonton, Alberta at Park Place Seniors Living

As a valued interdisciplinary team member, the Housekeeping Aide, under the direction of the
Housekeeping Supervisor, performs general cleaning duties in the Park Place Home, including the
cleaning of Residents’ rooms, bathrooms, staff rooms, offices and other areas as assigned. Follows all
relevant Park Place policies including infection prevention and control, WHMIS and quality
improvement. Treats Residents with dignity and demonstrates an attitude of caring. The Housekeeping
Aide ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place Strategic
Directions.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Vacuums, dry mop, and wet mops all floors.
2. Cleans bathroom, commodes, lifts, and other equipment as assigned.
3. Performs daily, routine, and terminal cleaning of Resident rooms including disinfecting beds and
turning/flipping mattresses, cleaning of windows and blinds/curtains.
4. Strips, refinishes, and polishes floors.
5. Ensures housekeeping equipment is clean and reports any equipment needing repair to
Housekeeping Supervisor and/or Maintenance.
6. Understand and follows Park Place Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures
and Universal Precautions in handling body fluids.
7. Identifies and reports risks to ensure the safety of Residents, visitors, and employees.
8. Responsible for cleaning job duties and signing off on completed scheduled work as per site
procedures.
9. Assists Residents in keeping their rooms neat and tidy.
10. Checks and restocks housekeeping supplies. Reports to Housekeeping Supervisor when
supplies are low
11. Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education
sessions, team conferences, meetings, and committees.
12. Maintains a safe environment for Residents, significant others, and employees by adhering to
established safety policies, standards and procedures including emergency procedures and
infection control guidelines. Reports unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment to the
nurse.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned