Job Title: Environmental Services Custodian, Rideaucrest Home, Temporary Part-Time (up to 8 months) Job Number: J0325-0116 Job Code: 09C046 Job Category: Custodial/Maintenance Location: 175 Rideau Street Bargaining Unit: CUPE Job Type: Temporary Part Time Number of Positions: 1 Hours of Work: Up to 75 hrs/2 wks Salary: $23.90 - $28.93/Hour Date Posted: March 17, 2025 Closing Date: March 31, 2025

Opening Statement

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah-nish-nah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.

At the City of Kingston, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

Position Summary

**Please note this temporary assignment is covering part-time hours, for up to 8 months**

The Environmental Services Custodian ensures that all areas of the Home are kept clean, emphasizing infection control practices at all times. This position also ensures that resident laundry and in-house linens are cleaned and cared for in a conscientious and timely manner while operating all laundry and clothing care machinery safely and efficiently.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Clean residents’ rooms as assigned, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are met at all times;

Clean and sanitize/disinfect resident and public bathrooms thoroughly;

Clean hallways, offices, dining room, serving area, washrooms and tub room, and all assigned areas of the facility, removing soiled furniture for cleaning;

Daily delivery of incontinent supplies to each floor;

Room preparation for new residents, including stripping and waxing the floor, moving furniture, etc.;

Prepare conference room set ups;

Ensure full compliance with Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Act & Regulations, as well as all current infection control procedures;

Use initiative to identify cleaning needs and cleaning improvement opportunities;

Actively promote and follow safe work practices and ensure accident prevention and health and safety responsibilities are fully met by self and others;

Collect and sort residents’ personal items and linens;

Safely operate laundry equipment to wash and dry resident laundry and in-house linens in compliance with all department and infection control procedures;

Pick up new resident personal items requiring labelling. Operate clothes labelling machine
for imprinting residents’ names;

Locate missing clothing, while being courteous of the needs of the resident and family;

Complete linen audits as required;

Maintain clean, tidy and well-organized work areas, conducting regular safety inspections of
equipment and reporting all problems or potential hazards to the Supervisor;

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies

Three (3) months of related work experience with preference given to experience in a health care setting;

Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation.

Skills, Abilities, Work Demands

Able to perform the essential duties of the job, such as pushing carts, climbing ladders, moving furniture, and operating cleaning equipment;

Demonstrated ability to interact with seniors in a caring and respectful manner;

Able to maintain confidentiality;

Commitment to promoting and following safe work practices. Ability to consistently focus on health and safety challenges in dealing with exposure to body wastes/fluids, chemicals/cleaning substances, dust/dirt and noise;

Able to work independently and as an effective team member in a cooperative manner with all members of staff, families, residents, volunteers and outside agencies;

Demonstrated communication, organizational, prioritization and time management skills as required to complete cleaning routines;

Committed to ongoing learning and development;

Proof of recent screening for Tuberculosis (TB);

Proof of immunity to communicable diseases;

Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector.

Closing Statement

Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers
Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We’re happy to provide more information if you email us at HRCity@cityofkingston.ca

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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