Housekeeper

R.C MacGillivray Guest Home, located in Sydney, NS B1S 2R9. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Housekeeper. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take on their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Casual employment or part-time, leading to a full-time job. The timings of shifts may be Morning, Day, Weekend, and On-call.

Employer Name: R.C MacGillivray Guest Home
Position: Housekeeper
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.77 hourly / 8 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Casual employment, Part-time leading to full-time
Location: Sydney, NS B1S 2R9

Also hiring: Pharmacy Assistant 

Job Description

• The candidate must sweep, mop, wash, and polish floors.
• The candidate must dust furniture.
• The candidate will be responsible for vacuuming carpets, area rugs, draperies, and upholstered furniture.
• The candidate must stock the linen closet.
• The candidate will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and polishing kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances.
• The candidate will be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting elevators.
• The candidate must handle and report lost and found items.
• The candidate must respond to guests’ requests for extra supplies or other items.
• The candidate must provide basic facility information.
• The candidate will be responsible for picking up debris and emptying trash cans.
• The candidate must launder clothing and household linens.
• The candidate must mend clothing and linens.
• The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• The candidate will be responsible for washing the windows, walls, and ceilings.
• The candidate must clean the changing rooms and showers.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible.
• The candidate must be capable of acting independently and taking the initiative.
• The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate must have patience.
• The candidate must be honest.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in a healthcare institution, facility, or clinic that provides healthcare.
• The candidate must be able to work in a retirement home.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate must be bondable.
• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check.
• The candidate must provide valid reference information.

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must have their own vehicle.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must wear a uniform.

Benefits

• The employer will provide Financial and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
• Under Financial benefits, the candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• In addition to the Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking and employer-paid learning/training.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

leeann.sampson@mggh.org