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Kinsmen Manor is a facility that offers support and assistance to adults with intellectual disabilities. We are currently looking for a permanent part time Housekeeper. We are also hiring casual housekeepers. Elmwood offers paid training and a comprehensive benefits package.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
-Maintain a high standard of sanitation and housekeeping
-Responsible for regular laundering and maintenance of personal clothing items and linens.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Knowledge of handicapping conditions
-Certificate in laundry department equipment operation
-Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent qualifications and experience
-Basic sewing skills and the ability to run a sewing machine
-Excellent English oral and written communication skills
-Physically fit and able to perform all duties
-Must demonstrate concern and interest in providing high quality service for residents.
Current Criminal Record Check is required to be provided at interview.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Specific Skills
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning
- Mend clothing and linens
- Launder clothing and household linens
Type of Clientele
- Male
- Female
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with a disability
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)