Housekeeping - Casual

Let us welcome you home at The Kensington in Victoria, BC.Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Living communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.As the Housekeeper, you are responsible for assisting with providing a welcoming environment for our residents, employees, and visitors by ensuring our community is clean and cared for.ResponsibilitiesProfessionally clean and maintain resident rooms, common areas, including bathroom facilitiesSweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and washing all surfacesMove furniture as neededCollect, wash, and iron laundry, returning resident laundry Maintain a tidy linen storage areaReplenish consumable items such as soaps and paper productsSpot clean walls and furniture, including windows and sillsCollect and remove trash and debrisDemonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures, including keeping housekeeping areas tidyIdentify safety concerns through daily walk through and staff/resident updatesIdentify and report any damages to maintenance teamAbility to be decisive when dealing with difficult and/or crisis situationsMaintain cleaning supply stockOther duties as assigned to support operational requirementsQualifications and ExperienceMinimum one (1) year of residential/commercial cleaning is requiredExperience in an aging adults setting is an assetCompletion of Highschool Diploma is an assetCompletion of CPR and First Aid is an assetSuperior organizational skillsExceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partnersSuperior oral and written communication skillsDemonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solveAbility to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift over 20 poundsStrong Attention to DetailsConditions of EmploymentClear Police Information CheckClear Vulnerable Sector Check