Work location
- 25 Xavier Drive, Sydney, NS B1S 2R9 Open in Google Maps
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Job description
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Health care institution, facility or clinic
- Retirement home
- Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
- Dust furniture
- Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
- Distribute clean towels and toiletries
- Stock linen closet
- Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
- Clean and disinfect elevators
- Attend to guests' requests for extra supplies or other items
- Provide basic information on facilities
- Pick up debris and empty trash containers
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Wash windows, walls and ceilings
- Clean changing rooms and showers
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Requirements
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate; or equivalent experience
Experience: No experience (will train)
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
- Reference required
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
Own tools/equipment
- Uniform
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent written communication
- Values and ethics
- Patience
- Honesty
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
About R.C MacGillivray Guest Home
How to apply
Apply online at canadacareers.jobs/jobs/cleaner-hospital-sydney-z6xb/go