Housekeeping Aide

Division: Long-Term Care

Job Status: Temporary Part Time

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: As scheduled

Wage Rate: $23.34 - $25.5+/hour

Posting Date: Monday, April 7, 2025

Closing Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025

Company Biography

The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Summary

To provide a safe and clean environment for all Elders, staff, and visitors.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Cleaning Environment:

Disinfect all contact points – door handles, light switches, handrails, phones etc.
Scrub and wipe down toilets, sinks and counter tops
Routine dusting throughout Homes
Floor Care – vacuum and shampoo carpets, sweep, mop, scrub, buff and wax floors
Perform heavy cleaning weekly – total cleaning of resident's rooms, office space, utility rooms, etc. Remove curtains for laundering, wash walls, beds, floors, and bathrooms
Laundry Services:

Place orders for linens in a timely fashion
Maintain log of linens delivered and returned
Deliver laundry carts and supplies to appropriate locations
Change linens when beds are made for Elders
Pack and move Elders’ belongings
Communication:

Perform Elder review once weekly (15 min. - 1 hr)
Daily review involvement with nursing, management, supervisors and families
Water Temperature:

Randomly check water temperature in various locations twice a day throughout Home adhering to Ministry guidelines
General:

Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis
These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: Not applicable

Indirect Supervision: Not applicable

Functional Authority: Occasionally provide guidance, instruction, and direction to others, i.e., Elders, staff, volunteers.

Credentials Required

Minimum Formal Education

Completion of Grade 10
Experience

No related experience is required Read more