Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Manager or Support Services Supervisor, performs variety of heavy and light cleaning duties such as: sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, buffing, and polishing floors, bed stripping, bed washing, bed making, and dusting washing walls, windows, and ceilings.

Job Duties:

- Cleans and disinfects floors, walls, hallways, stairways, windows, ceilings, furniture, fixtures, equipment, refrigerators, and wheelchairs by such methods as sweeping, spot washing and damp mopping.
- Mops, buffs, scrubs, polish and maintain floor areas.
- Cleans carpets and rugs by methods such as vacuuming, shampooing, brushing, and shaking.
- Washes and disinfects refuse receptacles, cleans mats and garbage cans.
- Dusts, wipes, and polishes furniture, woodwork, ledges, fixtures, and blinds.
- Cleans and disinfects washrooms and replenishes items such as soap and towels.
- Strips, washes beds and mattresses and makes beds; cleans and tidies cupboards, lockers, shelves, basins, and tables; hangs and removes drapes.
- In accordance with George Derby Centre Gentle care philosophy, interacts with residents to support meal and activities services as required.
- Picks up waste and transports it for disposal in compactor and/or incinerator.
- Locks windows and doors following facility security procedures.
- Operates a variety of equipment such as: buffers, scrubbers, burnishers, carpet extractors, shampooers, pressure washers, vacuums, and waste compactor.
- Transports furniture and/or equipment manually and/or using aides such as dollies and carts.
- Clears snow from stairways, walkways and building entrances as required.
- Maintains work related equipment by cleaning, lubricating, replacing items such as filter bags and belts, and other minor equipment maintenance functions.
- Actively promotes a culture of resident safety by adhering to established safety policies,



standards and procedures including emergency procedures.
- Reports hazards, unusual occurrences, accidents, and unsafe situations to immediate supervisor or designate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Safety Responsibilities:

- Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in the work environment.
- Reports all incidents and near misses. Reports are to be made in writing.
- Report all concerns related to resident behaviours, even if no incident/injury occurs. Reports are to be made in writing.
- Follow protected work procedures and act safely in the workplace at all times.
- Actively participate in all training provided to you for your safety.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

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

Skills and Abilities

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

Requirements

- Valid clear criminal record check
- Negative TB test results conducted within the past 5 years

About us:

George Derby Care Society is a 300-bed long-term care home in Burnaby, originally founded to serve veterans. Today, we provide compassionate, resident-centered care to seniors, including complex care, dementia support, and palliative services. We are affiliated with Fraser Health and are committed to excellence, respect, and community. Join a team where your work truly makes a difference.

George Derby Care Society values diversity and inclusion and strives to create a welcoming community where everyone belongs. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, people of colour, people of all genders, LGBTQ2+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.

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