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Housekeeping (Casual)

- - - Housekeeping The Birches Nursing Home in Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada

Facility: The Birches Nursing Home

Location: 7702 HWY 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia

Job Category: Environmental, Healthcare

Position Available: Casual

Facility Description:

As a Community Governed Organization and part of the Musquodoboit Harbour community since 1979, The Birches is home to 42 long term care residents who benefit from our focus on resident-centered care and honouring each person’s lifelong routine.

This is made possible through the dedication of fantastic staff from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, continuing care assistants, recreation, maintenance, food services, laundry, housekeeping, and administrative support.

Active volunteers also complement our day-to-day work. The Birches is committed to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life

balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.

Job Summary:

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned areas of the Home in a sanitary condition. This includes maintaining a floor care program, through deep cleaning, as well as day-to-day activities.

General Duties:

- Receives and organizes supplies and equipment,
- Collects and disposes of garbage,
- Performs appropriate cleaning and disinfecting procedures on all assigned areas,
- Cleans and replenishes supplies in resident and non-resident washrooms,




- Responsible for draperies and privacy curtains in assigned areas,
- Transfers residents' personal belongings when moving to another room or leaving the Home,
- Responsible for the routine cleaning of equipment,
- Reports all necessary repairs and equipment malfunctions as per the home's policy and procedures,
- Cleans soiled linen rooms,
- Is familiar with the home's Policies, Procedures, Fire and Safety, and Emergency Procedures and carries out guidelines of same,
- Attends staff education sessions as required,
- Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

- Minimum completion of Grade Twelve (12) required,
- Knowledge and ability to operate and use institutional Floor Care equipment,
- Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills,
- Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis,
- Must be comfortable working around seniors.

Hours of Work: 8hr shifts - Weekends / Days / Evenings / Holidays. On call availability/flexibility.

The Birches Offers:

- Free Parking
- Comprehensive Advantages Package (if applicable)
- Comprehensive Orientation
- A supportive work environment

Salary Range: In accordance with the current collective agreement between The Birches and C.U.P.E. Local 3199

Please note:

· This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.

· Please be aware that The Birches is a pet friendly environment.

· If the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.

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📌 Housekeeping (Casual) (Nova Scotia)
🏢 The Birches Nursing Home
📍 Nova Scotia