Night Housekeeper - Part Time Nights
Company
Optima Living
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
Let us welcome you home at Optima Living community in Calgary, AB.
About Optima Living
Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers.
Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 4,300 residents.
Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home™, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.
Position Summary
Reporting to either the Housekeeping Manager, Hospitality Manager or Support Services Manager,
the Night Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for
residents, team members, and visitors by upholding high standards of cleanliness. The Housekeeper
Night acts as the main contact for monitoring the building overnight.
Work Schedules
• 0.7 FTE with work hours 12:00am - 8:00am
Responsibilities
• Performs routine cleaning tasks which involves sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and
• polishing surfaces throughout the premises.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathroom toilets, sinks, showers, and floors.
• Ensures common spaces are tidy and well-maintained.
• Ensures garbage receptacles are emptied and cleaned routinely.
• Safely handles cleaning agents and equipment in accordance with established procedures
• Ensures work records are accurate and current
• Replenishes disposable supplies in common areas as needed.
• Responds promptly to special requests and cleaning emergencies.
• Reports maintenance concerns or damages promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
• Ensures a safe and sanitary environment for team members and residents through adherence to
• organizational standards and protocols
• Serves as the primary contact for residents, team members and emergency services in security
• related matters
• Promptly reports unsafe conditions, incidents, or concerns to supervisor, General Manager or
• Health & Safety Committee.
• Identifies maintenance issues and reports them following established maintenance procedures.
• Responds promptly during emergency codes in alignment with organizational standards and
• protocols.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives by sharing ideas and providing feedback.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Ensures adherence to infection control policies and procedures through regular audits,
• observations, and investigations.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of resident medical and personal information in accordance with
• privacy legislation.
• Completes orientation upon hire and annual mandatory education as assigned.
• Supports new team members through their orientation process.
• Participates in team meetings and stays informed on relevant internal communications.
• Performs other duties as required to support operational needs.
Qualifications and Experience
• Experience in a laundry or housekeeping role is an asset.
• Experience in a residential care or mental health environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and materials is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification is an asset.
• Ability to communicate professionally and maintain respectful relationships with residents, team
• members, volunteers and visitors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize, prioritize and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to manage and resolve difficult and challenging situations effectively and respectfully.
• Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position including adherence to
• provincial health legislation.
• Ability to safely operate equipment according to established protocols.
• Computer literacy skills required.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
Conditions of Employment
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Successful completion of all mandatory Provincial Health Requirements
About Optima Living
Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers.
Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 4,300 residents.
Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home™, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.
Position Summary
Reporting to either the Housekeeping Manager, Hospitality Manager or Support Services Manager,
the Night Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for
residents, team members, and visitors by upholding high standards of cleanliness. The Housekeeper
Night acts as the main contact for monitoring the building overnight.
Work Schedules
• 0.7 FTE with work hours 12:00am - 8:00am
Responsibilities
• Performs routine cleaning tasks which involves sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and
• polishing surfaces throughout the premises.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathroom toilets, sinks, showers, and floors.
• Ensures common spaces are tidy and well-maintained.
• Ensures garbage receptacles are emptied and cleaned routinely.
• Safely handles cleaning agents and equipment in accordance with established procedures
• Ensures work records are accurate and current
• Replenishes disposable supplies in common areas as needed.
• Responds promptly to special requests and cleaning emergencies.
• Reports maintenance concerns or damages promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
• Ensures a safe and sanitary environment for team members and residents through adherence to
• organizational standards and protocols
• Serves as the primary contact for residents, team members and emergency services in security
• related matters
• Promptly reports unsafe conditions, incidents, or concerns to supervisor, General Manager or
• Health & Safety Committee.
• Identifies maintenance issues and reports them following established maintenance procedures.
• Responds promptly during emergency codes in alignment with organizational standards and
• protocols.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives by sharing ideas and providing feedback.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Ensures adherence to infection control policies and procedures through regular audits,
• observations, and investigations.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of resident medical and personal information in accordance with
• privacy legislation.
• Completes orientation upon hire and annual mandatory education as assigned.
• Supports new team members through their orientation process.
• Participates in team meetings and stays informed on relevant internal communications.
• Performs other duties as required to support operational needs.
Qualifications and Experience
• Experience in a laundry or housekeeping role is an asset.
• Experience in a residential care or mental health environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and materials is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification is an asset.
• Ability to communicate professionally and maintain respectful relationships with residents, team
• members, volunteers and visitors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize, prioritize and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to manage and resolve difficult and challenging situations effectively and respectfully.
• Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position including adherence to
• provincial health legislation.
• Ability to safely operate equipment according to established protocols.
• Computer literacy skills required.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
Conditions of Employment
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Successful completion of all mandatory Provincial Health Requirements
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