House Attendant Weekends

at  Hospice Simcoe

Hospice Simcoe is looking for a caring, compassionate individual to join our team. Our 10-bed residence gives people who are living with a palliative diagnosis the opportunity to live with dignity and comfort in a place that feels like home. The House Assistant is responsible for performing housekeeping duties and supporting kitchen and reception areas when needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning of Hospice Residence including but not limited to washrooms, floors, garbage, high touch surfaces, common areas, resident suites, and offices
• Complete disinfection of resident suites, as required
• Outdoor maintenance as required (salting entrances, snow clearing)
• Complete and submit custodial checklists
• Reporting any concerns about building maintenance or repairs
• Tracking inventory of cleaning supplies
• Provide support to reception and kitchen volunteers areas during peak business times, when required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed high school diploma,
• Experience working in a healthcare setting, palliative care /Hospice environment preferred
• WHMIS certification
• Ability to be sensitive to residents and their visitors
• Ability to physically perform duties in an efficient manner, operate equipment such as floor scrubber and snowblower
• Strong oral communication skills (proficiency in a second language in addition to English an asset)
• Ability to work Saturday and Sunday shifts (8 am – 12 noon), statutory holidays and occasional coverage during the weekdays
• Be available for pre- planned shifts and short notice requests for coverage
  Compensation: $24.59-$27.80 per hour plus 12% in lieu of vacation plus weekend shift premium

• Cleaning of Hospice Residence including but not limited to washrooms, floors, garbage, high touch surfaces, common areas, resident suites, and offices
• Complete disinfection of resident suites, as required
• Outdoor maintenance as required (salting entrances, snow clearing)
• Complete and submit custodial checklists
• Reporting any concerns about building maintenance or repairs
• Tracking inventory of cleaning supplies
• Provide support to reception and kitchen volunteers areas during peak business times, when require