Job Description JANITOR (Part-Time) – Extendicare York Candidates are invited to apply for the part time position of Janitor to work at our Extendicare York facility located in Sudbury, Ontario. Reporting to Support Services Manager, the Janitor is responsible for floor care and for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of floor areas in common areas, entrances and resident households. RESPONSIBILITIES Regular scheduled floor maintenance in resident areas and the overall facility environment: Duties include sweeping , vacuuming, dusting, mopping, scrubbing and waxing as well as disinfecting, garbage removal, furniture cleaning and placement Uses floor maintenance equipment including vacuum cleaners, auto floor scrubbers, polisher / burnishers, steam cleaners and carpet cleaning machines in a safe proficient manner observing preventative maintenance requirements Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, and safety and infection control. Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs. Other duties as assigned by Support Services Manager. QUALIFICATIONS Previous janitor experience in long term care setting desirable Ability to read and write English as well as to understand verbal and written instructions in English Physically fit and able to meet the requirements of the position Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures. Team player committed to quality service delivery and customer satisfaction Successful candidate must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting. Time Type: Part time When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare! Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
