Housekeeping/Laundry Aide - Casual - Tudor Manor

Who we are:

The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) is dedicated to our mission to optimize well-being and enrich people’s lives through a comprehensive and diverse range of services including: Aging Care & Senior Living; Community Supports; International Healthcare; and Research & Innovation. Putting people first is a way of life at BSF. It’s in our values. And it’s fundamental to the way we do things – ‘The BSF Way.’ By realizing the individual needs of our residents, clients, and families, we all play a role and make a difference in the preservation of dignity and the pursuit of happiness for those we serve.

Locally, BSF owns and operates five continuing care sites in Calgary and Okotoks. A team of approximately 1,500 employees provide exceptional person-centered care and services with a focus on prioritizing quality of life and high-quality care to more than 1,000 older adults and their families within our Aging Care and Seniors Living communities.

BSF also plays a crucial role in the prevention of domestic violence and homelessness through local community support programs. BSF’s Heart Home Network operates a second stage (post-emergency) shelter in Calgary providing a safe housing environment and essential services to support women and children at risk of family violence to transition back into the community.

Job overview:

Tudor Manor is looking for the next great addition to our team! The Housekeeping/Laundry Aide provides housekeeping and personal laundry services to the residents who choose to purchase this add-on service. The person will be responsible for ensuring the Manor and resident suites/rooms are cleaned thoroughly and according to departmental guidelines on a regularly scheduled basis to ensure resident safety, health and quality housekeeping services are maintained.

Some of the primary responsibilities include performing daily cleaning duties, keeping record of planned cleaning and sign off when completed, using chemicals according to written protocol and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

· Wash, sort, distribute and stock all linen and resident personal clothing according to existing procedures.

· Operate washer, dryer and other equipment as required in the laundering process.

· Fold resident personal clothing and place on laundry carts and return to the designated Nursing Unit for distribution by HCAs.

· Fold facility bedding and towels, place on cart for each Nursing Unit.

· Cleans laundry area daily according to cleaning routines and schedules.

· Perform other duties as determined by the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

The Housekeeping/Laundry Aide must demonstrate:

· Ability to communicate in English, verbal and written.

· Effective time management skills.

· Ability to work independently.

Required education and experience:

· Equivalent of Grade 10

· Previous housekeeping experience is an asset

In accordance with the Alberta Health Accommodation Standards, all successful candidates are required to complete a criminal record check prior to commencing employment.

How to apply:

If you’re interested in working with our team and you meet the qualifications above, please apply directly online through Indeed with your cover letter and resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Brenda Strafford Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: From $18.26 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Okotoks, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Housekeeping & Laundry: 1 year (required)
• Long Term Care/Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person