Environmental Service Worker/Housekeeper

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.

This is a unionized position under United Steel Workers (USW).

These are two (2) Casual Permanent (0 hours bi-weekly or 0 FTE) positions at the Pembroke Civic Complex.

Under the supervision of the Building Services Manager, the Environmental Service Worker/Housekeeper provides the residents with a clean, safe environment, and assists in keeping the building neat and tidy, to provide a “home-like” environment. The Environmental Service Worker/Housekeeper provides quality housekeeping that meets the standards set out in the policies and procedures.

• Maintain a clean, safe, home - like environment
• Clean, dust and scrub or vacuum resident’s rooms and bathroom according to the schedule, ensuring all rooms are cleaned weekly
• Change resident beds, wash and iron personal clothing and linens on assigned units
• Clean, dust and scrub or vacuum assigned public areas and lounges
• Check bathtub rooms and showers daily and clean if needed
• Collect garbage from rooms, lounges and other areas and deposit in the designated area
• Clean rooms when vacated by resident and prepare room for incoming resident.
• Clean outdoor patio area and furniture
• Water and care for plants in the facility common areas and assist residents to care for their personal plants if necessary
• Keep housekeeping room clean and tidy and order supplies according to the appropriate procedures.
• Follow infection control policies and procedures for housekeeping
• Assist or take residents to and from the main dining room as required. Provide refreshments, deliver trays to room if assigned
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
• Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
• Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
• Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents
• Performing other duties/tasks as assigned by manager
• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent is preferred
• WHMIS certification
• Competitive wages
• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Premiums for evening and weekend shifts
• Paid Travel and time

Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.