Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.  

The Housekeeping Aide/Cleaner performs a variety of light and heavy cleaning duties, including sweeping, damp and wet mopping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing floors; vacuuming carpets; washing walls, windows and ceilings; and dusting and polishing furniture according to departmental policies and standards and safe practices and procedures, such as Workers’ Compensation Board regulations and standards.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.    Cleans and maintains areas such as floors, entrances, lobbies, elevators, escalators, stairways, walls, windows and walkways by methods such as dusting, sweeping, spot washing, dry/wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, sealing, waxing, buffing, polishing and removing waste.

2.    Cleans and disinfects areas such as walls, windows, doors, mirrors, light fixtures, ceilings, air vents and ducts; washes and disinfects items such as waste receptacles and dietary carts.

3.    Transports furniture and/or equipment manually and/or using aides such as dollies and carts to a designated area.

4.    Cleans carpets and rugs by methods such as vacuuming, shampooing, brushing and shaking.

5.    Cleans and disinfects items such as furniture, woodwork, ledges, fixtures and blinds by methods such as dusting, polishing and wiping.

6.    Cleans and disinfects washrooms and replenishes items such as soap and towels.

7.    Strips and washes beds and makes beds according to instructions of the area. Cleans, disinfects, and tidies items such as cupboards, lockers, basins and tables. Hangs and removes items such as window drapes and bed curtains using equipment such as step ladders.
    
8.    Empties and cleans waste containers from a variety of areas such as patient rooms, soiled rooms, offices and lobbies. Sorts and packages biomedical waste and recyclable materials for transport. Removes garbage from buildings and transports to central collection area.

9.    Reports damaged and/or inoperable fixtures and furniture and discusses concerns and issues with the Supervisor and/or Manager.

10.    Cleans snow from building entrances.

11.    Maintains related equipment by cleaning, lubricating and replacing items such as filters, vacuum bags and belts.

12.    Responds to emergency cleanups as required following established cleaning procedures.

13.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

•    Ability to operate related equipment.
•    Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
•    Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
•    Ability to deal with others effectively.
•    Ability to organize work.