Reporting to the Supervisor and the Manager of Housekeeping, the Housekeeper is responsible for carrying out a number of housekeeping services to maintain a clean, sanitary environment for our clients. The Housekeeper also assists with other tasks within the Housekeeping department as requested.
Key Responsibilities Perform a number of housekeeping duties, including changing bedding, distributing clean linens and towels, sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting, surface and deep cleaning and ensuring all supplies are re-stocked as needed
Ensuring all restrooms, bedrooms, public areas, and offices are well-maintained and clean
Collect and dispose of trash as necessary
Safely operate laundry machines; check detergent and rinse agent levels Sort, pack, unpack and assist in receiving, issuing and transporting supplies; report needed supplies for reorder
Report equipment malfunctions and repairs needed to the Supervisor
Handle and report lost and found items
Communicate with various departments to ensure client’s needs are met
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work setting by following and enforcing standards and procedures
Report any and all House Rules infractions and report unattended children
Maintain a safe, secure and healthy environment for our clients and staff
Assist with additional tasks as and when needed or assigned by management,
both within and outside roles and departments, to support Larga operations.
Minimum Qualifications 1 to 2 years of similar Housekeeper experience in a hospital or industrial-type setting, which includes public interaction Skills and Abilities Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks Able to lift 20 pounds on a consistent basis
Excellent customer service and communication skills An aptitude for problem-solving
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
Patience and professionalism to tactfully and diplomatically interact with clients, visitors and staff Preferred Qualifications Inuktitut is a strong asset
First Aid / CPR/ AED trained (or a willingness to learn)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training (or a willingness to learn) Larga Baffin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
The successful candidate must be able to obtain a recent police records check (for the vulnerable sector) with results acceptable to Larga Baffin as a mandatory condition of employment.
Priority will be given to qualified Nunavut Beneficiaries.
Larga
Baffin does not provide housing and is not responsible for re-location costs.