Requisition ID: 18655 Department: Community & Social Services Dept. Service: Long Term Care Services Employment Type: Multiple Casual Positions Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside Salary Information: $25.600 - $29.953 per hour (2024 rates of pay)Location: 200 Island Lodge Road, 55 Lodge Road, 9 Meridian Place, 275 Perrier City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Long term Care Application Close: 29/01/2026JOB SUMMARY
Hospitality Services is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of food, nutrition and environmental activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility.
You are responsible for performing housekeeping duties associated with the maintenance of a clean, comfortable, home-like and safe environment in the Long Term Care Home, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement, in accordance with the Long Term Care Homes Act, 2007.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Grade 10
Six months of experience in institutional cleaning
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Not applicableKNOWLEDGE
Disinfection procedures
Stripping and refinishing of floors
Preservation of surfaces
Shampooing of carpets and upholstery
The use of housekeeping equipment
Employee health and safety/WHMIS
Good understanding of safe body mechanics for lifting and bending
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Work under pressure
Operate auto scrubber, floor buffer and carpet extractor
Understand and follow directions
Identify and report hazards in the workplace
Organize and prioritize work assignments
Dependable, reliable and professional
Flexibility with changes in work assignments
Work within a team environment
Cooperative, respectful and courteous with residents, visitors and co-workers
Physical and mental ability to perform assigned routines
Ability to either fully squat or kneel
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
Capable of lifting and carrying 35 lbs
Good personal hygiene practices
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.
You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.
