Environmental Service Worker (0) LH-HALAZ03 (Linhaven Home - St. Catharines

at  Niagara Region

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Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.
At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.
We welcome all applicants! For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Niagara Region, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Niagara Region, Ontario or email related questions to diversity@niagararegion.ca. To send input on reducing barriers in the current hiring process, please email myhr@niagararegion.ca
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DON’T HAVE EVERY QUALIFICATION?

You may be hesitant to apply if you do not have every qualification listed in the posting. While specific qualifications are important for certain roles, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience and education to apply. Our recruiters will evaluate your suitability for the role.
Please note that for unionized roles, we must follow collective agreement requirements. However, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications. We believe success in a role can extend beyond meeting every single requirement.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides housekeeping and laundry support for the residents, staff, and visitors of a Long-Term Care Home with a resident-centred service.
Responsible to perform housekeeping & laundry procedures in accordance with the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Senior Services as well as the Fixing Long Term Care Act and regulations. Follow established work routines and as directed by the manager, to ensure a safe and clean environment for residents, staff, and visitors of the Long-Term Care Home.

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 or equivalent – required
• Completion of a recognized course in housekeeping and/or laundry – preferred
• Training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) - asset

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

• Up to 1 month current, relevant experience in a long-term care, health care, commercial or institutional setting
• Previous experience in operating and using commercial/institutional cleaning and laundry equipment and products
• Knowledge of resident/client safety issues and demonstrated capacity to apply resident/client safety practices

SKILLS

• Demonstrated commitment and ability to provide resident-centered support with integrity, dedication, compassion, and respect
• Strong listening, communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to participate in ongoing learning, development and training (formal and informal)
• Good reading, writing and documentation skills
• Attention to detail

Please refer the Job description for details