Cleaner / Housekeeper

About Bayshore HealthCare

Bayshore HealthCare stands as a leading provider of home and community healthcare services in Canada. A privately owned company, it boasts impressive accolades including a Platinum status in Canada's Best Managed Companies Program since 2006 and recognition as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario in 2015. In Forbes' 2023 ranking, Bayshore is acknowledged as one of Canada's Best Employers. Operating nationwide, with over 80 home care offices, 11 pharmacies, and more than 100 community care clinics, Bayshore employs over 18,000 staff and cares for upwards of 350,000 clients annually. The company is dedicated to enhancing clients' quality of life by tailoring care plans that enable them to stay comfortably at home.

Role Overview

We seek passionate individuals committed to cultivating clean and healthy living environments. As a Cleaner at Bayshore, your role is pivotal in upholding exemplary cleanliness and infection control standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement infection prevention and control (IPAC) best practices across diverse cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, and vacuuming.
• Manage waste disposal by emptying garbage receptacles and ensuring cleanliness of bathroom facilities.
• Conduct thorough cleaning following patient discharge and maintain standards for admission and isolation rooms, adapting protocols for outbreak situations as needed.
• Consistently inspect and care for rooms to meet the company’s high cleanliness criteria.
• Safeguard equipment integrity and promptly report any damages or operational issues.
• Handle complaints and requests with professionalism and patience.
• Monitor and replenish stock levels for consumable supplies as appropriate.
• Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations and internal company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum one year of experience in a similar cleaning or housekeeping role, or equivalent life experience.
• High school diploma preferred; completion of Home Support Programs considered an asset.
• Capability to travel locally between assignments.
• Physical ability to lift up to 23 kilograms and perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching.
• Strong detail orientation with a commitment to maintaining exceptional cleanliness standards.
• Positive attitude, reliability, punctuality, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Effective English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Competent prioritization and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high performance levels.
• Capacity to provide clear criminal background check and vulnerable sector screening.

Additional Information

• Compensation is competitive and reflects skills, experience, and contributions, aligned with both internal and external market standards.
• Health insurance coverage is provided to support employee and family wellbeing.
• Generous paid leave available for rest and recuperation.
• Advancement opportunities exist within the company to support career growth.
• Compliance with provincial health mandates may require proof of vaccination against COVID-19, Hepatitis, or influenza depending on role specifics.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion shapes workplace culture, promoting respect for individual differences and providing necessary accommodations throughout the hiring process.

Workplace Location

This full-time role is based onsite in Thunder Bay, Ontario.