QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Maintains a high standard of hygiene and personal appearance.
• Prior experience in the housekeeping and/or the service industry is preferred.
• Pro-Serve certification an asset
• Must have at least a General Education Diploma (GED).
• Able to work independently and as a team member to meet deadlines.

• Accountable for the overall security and safety of the community and residents. Resolves any emergency situations that may arise, following procedures and completing paperwork as required.
• Performs Accounting for Residents during the evening meal and follows up on any unexplained absences.
• Reports any unsafe working conditions or areas to supervisor or Community Manager.
• Responds to any resident or family requests or inquiries.
• Completes setup for the evening meal, including assisting with food preparation.
• Uses kitchen equipment, including ovens and knives, to prepare food according to standardized recipes for next-day service.
• Relays accurate information about events which occur during the assigned shift. Completes required checklists.
• Responds to resident incontinence and follows proper cleaning procedures.
• Participates in and promotes Silvera’s Health and Safety program.
• Communicates with the assigned community at the pre-set times in compliance with Working Alone legislation.
• Ensures community cleanliness at the end of each shift.
• Maintains annual training compliance with regards to TLC training.
• Other duties as assigned.
  Silvera for Seniors appreciates our Casual employees and continuously plans to evolve and strengthen our workforce by creating a multi-skilled resource pool in support of the excellent work we do. Our casual employment Policy 6.40 states the following bullet points:
  Casual employees must have availability to work at a minimum of 4 days per week, including some weekends.
  Casual employees must be willing to work (and be trained) in multiple positions.
  Casual employees must be willing to work and support all Silvera Communities in all quadrants of Calgary.
  Casual employees must work minimum shifts and must not refuse to take shifts offered without a valid reason and approval. Casual employee’s employment, after three refusals to take up shift(s) or for not working any shift(s) within 3 months, may be terminated with Silvera for Seniors due to “abandonment of position”.
  Casual employees will not have any guaranteed work hours each pay period and will be called to work when needed. The Employee Scheduler will send emails to multiple staff offering same shifts, in order to get shifts covered right away. Shifts are first come first served thus the reason no guaranteed hours.
  Casual employees must report any time off request to the Employee Scheduler at least 2 weeks in advance.
  Casual employees are not entitled to any benefits other than vacation pay.