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Must be capable of safely operating manual, battery and electrical driven housekeeping equipment.
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Must have the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English, and comprehend written and verbal instructions in English.
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Ability to make simple mathematical calculations for dilutions of cleaning solutions and other job-related calculations is required.
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Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
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Must be able to work as a team member in a multi-disciplinary environment.
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Demonstrates knowledge and support of:
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The vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the Deer Lodge Centre.
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The Deer Lodge Centre's Mission Statement, Residents Bill of Rights and Code of Conduct.
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Personal Health Information Act, Protection of Persons in Care Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
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Knowledge of institutional or commercial cleaning methods.
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Knowledge of Housekeeping Policies and Procedures.
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Knowledge of patient/staff relationships in a Geriatric Institution.
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Knowledge of hard and resilient floor maintenance methods.
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Knowledge of carpet maintenance methods.
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Knowledge of manual, battery and electrical driven housekeeping equipment.
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Ability to learn and apply proper body mechanics, being able to bend, stoop, kneel, stretch over and under furnishings and the building fixtures.
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Ability to work from and climb stepladders.
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Ability to tolerate cleaning chemicals.
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Ability to use and store cleaning chemicals as per policy and procedure.
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Ability to work as a team member with other housekeepers, nursing and related disciplines.
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Ability to cope with offensive odours and clean of gross soiling (feces, blood, body fluids, etc.).
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Ability to regard each patient/resident as an individual.
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Ability to understand and respect the right of the patient/resident to privacy.
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Ability to keep resident's/patient's matters strictly confidential and exercise courtesy and cooperation towards residents, patients, families, visitors, coworkers and other staff members.
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Ability to recognize daily work routines by observing and judging cleaning requirements.
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Ability to work with little supervision, planning the working day effectively.
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Ability to maintain positive working relationships.
