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Job Duties & Responsibilities:
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Key Responsibilities
Oversee and perform daily housekeeping and maintenance tasks throughout the Care Centre.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and infection prevention standards required in a healthcare setting.
Participate in the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee as a trained representative.
Monitor building systems and equipment and coordinate repairs or service when beyond scope of practice (Ex. Electrical, HVAC etc).
Support the upkeep of both interior and exterior areas of the property.
Maintain an organized inventory of cleaning supplies, tools, and maintenance materials.
Assist other departments as needed to ensure optimal operation of the facility.
Respond promptly to maintenance issues or safety concerns.
Participate in training and development related to healthcare facility standards.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to carry out significant amounts of lifting and bending.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Stand for extended periods of time.
Reach above shoulder heights, below waist or lift as required to complete the job responsibilities.
Proper lifting techniques.
Must be able to lift raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This requirement occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Able to work on ladders.
Must be able to balance, climb, crouch, grasp, kneel, push, reach, stand and stoop adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.
Must be able to hear, smell, feel and speak adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated experience in facility maintenance and/or housekeeping.
Knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Willingness to learn and adhere to healthcare facility standards and regulations.
Reliable, organized, and proactive with a team-oriented attitude.
Ability to lift, carry, and perform physical tasks as required.
Strong people skills with a focus on collaborative work style.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and with supervision.
Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with a variety of internal and external constituents.
Ability to multi-task and set priorities with a sense of urgency to achieve goals.
Proficiency working with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Have reliable transportation to the Hospice Quinte Care Centre (1244 Old Highway 2, Belleville – across from Bayside Secondary School).
Organizational Responsibilities
Participates and contributes to encourage and support activities which promote effective team functioning throughout Hospice Quinte
Participates in assigned Hospice Quinte activities, events, and committees as required
Demonstrates appropriate boundaries with staff, volunteers, residents, and members of the community
Attends meetings, conferences, and training as required
Maintains confidentiality
Accepts other duties as required
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