General Service Aide

Playfair Lodge provides housing for seniors in Bassano and area. We are currently seeking an energetic, friendly, employee who enjoys seniors to join our team. This is a casual/on-call position for all shifts. /Nights, evenings, cooking, housekeeping.

Qualifications :

• Must be pleasant and sincere in dealing with residents, as well as staff members, to provide a warm homelike atmosphere
• Background and proven ability in the area of Housekeeping/Laundry services
• Ability to take and follow direction
• High degree of flexibility
• Must be trustworthy and have a sincere respect for all personal property
• Good communication skills
• Ability to assume responsibility
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
• Ability to understand and operate all equipment in the department

Duties and Responsibilities :

• It is the responsibility of the General Service Aide to maintain a professional relationship with the residents of the Lodge by performing the duties identified for this position in a courteous, efficient manner
• Works as part of the staff team to ensure that a high quality of support services is provided to the residents
• Adheres to and participate in the Health and Safety Procedures and Policies of the Foundation and must perform all tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Keeps a record of maintenance items that are reported to them so they may be reported to the Lodge Manager
• Reports to the Lodge Manager items or resident’s behavior that may pose potential danger
• Ensures records regarding cleaning schedules are maintained
• Be trained in, and follow WHMIS procedures and other work related regulations
• Must follow the defined lines of communication
• Reliable, self-starter, and a team player
• Other related duties as assigned and/or required

The above job description reflects the general duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the position of General Service Aide and shall not be construed to be all of the work requirements that may be inherent to this position.

Job Type : Casual

Pay: From $18.80 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits :

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bassano, AB T0J 0B0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education :

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience :

• supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

Language :

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person