Housekeeping Aide

Health Services, Long Term Care  

Status: 6 Regular Part Time Position 

Hours of work:  no guaranteed hours of work, various shifts through out the week and weekends - Shift times are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, and 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, including weekends and holidays 

Compensation: $26.52-hr – $28.22/hr per hour (plus 14% in lieu of benefits and Vacation)

Work mode: Onsite

Location: Peel Manor - 525 Main St N, Brampton, L6X 1N9 

The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Philosophy of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

Reporting to Facility Supervisor (or designate) you will perform housekeeping duties to ensure the Centre, including furniture and equipment, is kept clean

Responsibilities:

• Dries, damp mops, spray buffs, strips and refinishes all floor surfaces and stairways
• Washes walls, air vents, light fixtures, windows and ledges
• Vacuums and shampoos all carpet and upholstered furniture
• Removes waste, keeps all containers cleaned and lined and takes action to address offensive odors
• Replenishes paper towels, tissue and soap dispensers
• Maintains equipment and materials
• Reports building deficiencies and faulty equipment
• Reports health and safety hazards, actively participates in eliminating causes of accidents and performs emergency occupational health and safety measures as required
• Participates in relevant aspects of the continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program

Qualifications:

• Grade 10 or equivalent education is required
• Previous experience in a housekeeping role
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, suppliers, visitors and volunteers
• Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties 

Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology. 

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As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.