Housekeeper - Casual

Taylor View Towers is a vibrant seniors’ living community in north-central Red Deer, serving over 300 residents through a person-directed care model rooted in the Eden Alternative philosophy. Our mission is to provide an enriching living experience by delivering compassionate care and fostering meaningful connections.

Our mission is to provide an enriching resident living experience in Central Alberta, by delivering compassionate care, fostering meaningful connections, and creating an environment where residents thrive in a vibrant, purposeful living, supported by a dedicated and passionate team.

As a Housekeeper, you are responsible for assisting with providing a welcoming environment for our residents, employee care partners, and visitors by ensuring our community is clean and cared for.

Summary Statement:

The Housekeeper is responsible for providing housekeeping and laundry services to residents and the Community. The Housekeeper provides a variety of cleaning duties on a scheduled basis and maintains inventory of required supplies.

Relationships:

Reports to: Housekeeping Supervisor

Direct Reports: n/a

Internal Contacts: Residents & Family Members

External Contacts: n/a

Key Responsibility Areas (% Range of Focus):

Housekeeping Duties: 50%-60%

• Performs routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, and cleaning common areas

• Coordinates and assists if required in the Move In/Move Out /Orientation process for Residents

• Empties all waste receptacles and deposits waste in disposal bins

• Inspects all rooms to ensure cleaning standards are upheld

• Notifies superiors of any property damages, deficits, and disturbances

• Conduct random ongoing audits to maintain compliance

Resident Support: 25%-35%

• Provides services in accordance with best practices, our Well-Being Strategies, quality improvement guidelines, and regulations/standards

• Reports and responds to concerns/issues as they relate to services within the Community

• Engages in meaningful conversations with Residents and their loved ones

Inventory Management: 15%-20%

• Verifies inventory levels of all consumables and communicates to supervisor as required

• Refills supply of hand sanitizers, paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, and deodorizers in the washroom

Training and Support: 10%-15%

• Actively participating in Community Learning Circles, meetings and events

• Collaborate with the team, including but not limited to management, families, and employee care partners to facilitate the highest level of housekeeping service for the Resident

Health & Safety: 5%-10%

• Provides a safe and sanitary environment for all Care Partners and makes every effort to reduce safety hazards, accidents and injuries

• Understands and participates in the Emergency Management Plan, Infection Control protocol, WHMIS, and Health & Safety Wellness Strategies.

• Projects and Assignments:

• Performs a variety of other projects and assignments as required.

Qualifications:

Education

• Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required.

Experience

• Experience in housekeeping services preferred

Certificate

• WHMIS

Competencies (skills, abilities, knowledge):

• Social Human Skills

• Interpersonal Skills

• Customer Service

• Oral / Written Communication – must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.

• Teamwork

• Attention to detail and accuracy

Working Conditions:

• The ability to move freely about, lift, or push up to 50 lbs., and frequent stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, and standing.
• Work in stressful and potentially emotionally charged situations.
• There is a potential for injury and exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.

Why Join Our Community?

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth
• We provide an approach to care that supports the WHOLE person, that upholds their right to a life full of purpose, connection, empowerment, and possibility *Read more about our philosophy https://www.edenalt.org
• Looking for a happy corporate culture! The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners!