Housekeeping Aide

Job Summary Positions at this level perform a variety of light cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, vacuuming carpets and dusting and polishing furniture.

JOB TITLE: HOUSEKEEPING AIDE

DEPARTMENT: HOUSEKEEPING

CLASSIFICATION: HEU, HOUSEKEEPING AIDE

REPORTS TO: SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER

Job Summary Positions at this level perform a variety of light cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, vacuuming carpets and dusting and polishing furniture.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleans areas such as floors, stairways, walls, windows, and walkways by methods such as sweeping, spot washing and damp mopping.
• Cleans carpets and rugs by methods such as vacuuming, shampooing, brushing, and shaking.
• Cleans items such as furniture, woodwork, ledges, fixtures, and blinds by methods such as dusting, polishing, and wiping.
• Cleans and disinfects washrooms and replenishes items such as soap and towels.
• Strips and makes beds; cleans and tidies items such as cupboards, lockers, basins, and tables; hangs and removes items such as drapes and bed curtains.
• Empties and cleans waste containers and removes garbage from buildings.
• Locks windows and doors following facility security procedures.
• Reports damaged and/or inoperable fixtures and furniture.
• Maintains related equipment by cleaning, lubricating, and replacing items such as filter bags and belts.
• Sorts and folds linens and resident garments.
• Delivers linens and garments.
• Loads and unloads commercial washer and dryer. Uses laundry truck and bins.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training, & Experience

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

Skills & Abilities

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