Housekeeper / Laundry Aide

**Job Posting - Housekeeper/Laundry Aide**
Perth Community Care Centre, located in Perth, Ontario is a 121-bed long-term care home dedicated to positively enriching the lives of our residents in partnership with UniversalCare, our family members, valued employees and community partners.
Our team is currently hiring for a permanent part-time Housekeeper/Laundry Aide. We offer competitive wages and benefits which include health/dental benefits, paid vacation and retirement benefits, along with an opportunity to grow your career with an employer of choice.
Reporting to the Food Services &
Environmental Manager, the Housekeeper/Laundry Aide position is a critical role with overall accountability for the home’s general cleanliness and laundry needs.
**As part of our team, your role as a Housekeeper/Laundry Aide contributes to our resident experiences in the following ways**:
- Supports all aspects of general housekeeping activities in accordance with infection control, quality management, legislative requirements and Company’s policies and protocols.
- Completes cleaning activities of resident rooms based on assigned schedule and performs sweeping, and dry/wet mopping as required.
- Spot cleans walls, windows and doors, dusts furniture, shelves. Etc. and empties wastebaskets.
- Completes daily cleaning and disinfecting of all bathroom floors, fixtures and walls. Replenishes supplies as needed.
- Vacuums, shampoos carpets and waxes floors as required.
- Dusts furniture, shelves, etc. and empties wastebaskets.
- Provides clothing and linen support services by ensuring collection, distribution, processing, sorting and inventory of linens and personal clothing.
- Assists in maintaining laundry facilities, equipment and supplies.
- Works in accordance with the organization's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
**What You Need**:
- High-school diploma.
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with residents, family members or visitors.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Prior housekeeping or laundry experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in long-term.
- All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector check.
- All applicants must provide proof of being fully vaccinated, except due to legitimate established exceptions.
- Have a passion to promote person-centered care and work with the senior population.
If you are passionate about contributing to a multi-disciplinary team that is committed to making a difference to the lives of our residents than we would love to speak to you about this great opportunity.
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process._
Perth Community Care Centre, located in Perth, Ontario is a 121-bed long-term care home dedicated to positively enriching the lives of our residents in partnership with UniversalCare, our family members, valued employees and community partners.
Our team is currently hiring for a permanent part-time Cook. We offer competitive wages and benefits which include health/dental benefits, paid vacation and retirement benefits, along with an opportunity to grow your career with an employer of choice.
Reporting to the Food Services Manager, the Cook position is a critical role that supports the production of all meals and catering services which provides our residents with nutritional care.
**As part of our team, your role as a Cook contributes to our resident experiences in the following ways**:
- Supports all aspects of optimal food services to meet the needs of our residents in accordance with infection control, quality management, legislative requirements and Company’s policies and protocols.
- Preparation and production for all meals, snacks and catering services, inclusive of meeting therapeutic diets and menu alternatives.
- Ensures meals and snacks are presented in an appetizing and appealing way to residents, while maintaining appropriate food temperature.
- Assists in menu planning and recipe development, communicates menu changes as required.
- Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, food storage area, equipment, counters, etc. and ensures proper maintenance and safety of all kitchen equipment.
- Prepares purchase orders and receives all food and supplies.
- In the absence of the Food Services Manager, assumes responsibility for departmental operations.
- Works in accordance with the organization's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**:
- Graduate of a recognized culinary management diploma program that meets Ministry requirements.
- Completion of Fo