Housekeepers and Laundry workers

The Hamlets at Duncan is a new long term care site opening in Duncan in fall 2020. We are hiring 9 FT housekeeping and laundry workers. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES HOUSEKEEPING: Cleans areas such as floors, stairways, walls, windows, ceilings, and walkways by various methods Empties individual and facility trash/garbage containers, soiled incontinent supply containers, gathers newspapers/periodicals and removes all to outside garbage containers. Cleans and disinfects all public and private areas as per the cleaning schedules LAUNDRY: Collects, sorts and stores soiled linen in a sanitary manner until laundered. Sort other laundry in appropriate manner. Operates laundry machines and dryers in accordance with approved loading limits. May use smaller household machines for more delicate personal items. Irons, presses and folds laundered items. Stacks, stores and/or delivers clean linens and laundry. Maintains accurate records of work and supplies and identifies and reports any linen/laundry items in need of adjustment or repair to the Support Service Manager. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in a similar position(s) preferred but not essential; Completion of grade twelve or equivalent; Must be able to communicate in written and verbal English and be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; Must be in good health and have the physical ability to stoop, lift and stretch compatible with these duties and be capable of standing in a hot, damp environment; Must have completed WHMIS course Must have a high standard of personal hygiene and cleanliness; Must work effectively and cooperatively with other staff members, residents and visitors.