Housekeeper Job at Aramark UK (Edmonton)

Job Description

The housekeeper will report to the Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor. They will be responsible for the cleaning and disinfection of all assigned areas within the facility.

Job Responsibility

Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor toward customers, clients, and co-workers
Is adaptable to customer needs
Maintains all assigned ancillary and department areas and corridors in a clean neat and sanitary manner, to protect safety and health of others and in compliance with accurate preventative maintenance procedures as outlined in department policy
Inspects and uses judgment in determining which cleaning techniques outlined in orientation guidelines to follow
Demonstrates efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and solutions as observed by supervisor
May disinfect and sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides and sterilizing equipment
Diligently employs universal precautions when disposing of trash and bio-hazardous materials
Keeps cart properly stocked with equipment and cleaning supplies
ensures all chemicals are accurately labeled, and all equipment is in good working condition
Promotes effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships, maintains professional conduct at all times
Assists in improving productivity and efficient operations of the department
Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence by adherence to component and departmental training commitments
Always ensure that established infection prevention and control procedures are followed
The washing of floors using hand tools or powered housekeeping equipment
The vacuuming of carpets
To burnish floors where applicable using electrically powered equipment
To wash walls, ceilings, and windows as required
To (high) dust vertical and horizontal surfaces including light fixtures, window ledges, door frames, signage, etc
To (strip) scrub and recoat flooring and shampoo carpets where applicable
To disinfect specific work areas according to established infection prevention and control procedures

Requirements

Must possess the ability to read and write in English as well as the ability to understand and follow directions
Must possess the perception to inspect surfaces and objects for dirt and dust
Must possess enough finger dexterity to work with cleaning work aids and to clean, disinfect, dust, and polish surfaces
Must possess the physical ability to lift and move heavy object (furniture, cleaning equipment) and to stand and walk most of the working day and the ability to work from ladders while cleaning walls, ceilings, and windows
Must possess the agility to work in awkward positions such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching for short periods of time
Demonstrate initiative and judgement to ensure that assigned work areas are clean and orderly
Must possess the ability to perform tasks with due consideration for patients/residents in the area
Must possess sufficient physical strength to push loaded hand trucks, left and carry laundry bundles, turn/stop/reach for/handle/lift laundered articles, load and unload washers and dryers, and push or pull levers and handles of the machinery
Must possess the ability to work in a limited area most of the day
Must possess the ability to work inside with damp articles in a moist and warm atmosphere
Must have the capacity to work while exposed to loud and steady noises from the machinery
Must possess the willingness to perform routine and repetitive tasks on a continuous basis
Must be able to work without supervision
Must be alert, possess a good memory and have the willingness to adapt to change
Must have excellent communication skills, have a pleasant personality and show tact and diplomacy
Must have a strong work ethic and work record demonstrating regular attendance at work
Past cleaning experience preferred
Attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, senior management, and Aramark support staff
Ability to respond effectively to changing demands

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