The Ontario Finnish Resthome Association (OFRA) is a dynamic and innovative organization that values its employees and prioritizes a supportive and caring management culture. We truly stand out as a unique and exceptional place to work, where our team members are encouraged to reach their full potential and are provided with the resources and support they need to succeed. At OFRA, we believe that a positive and supportive work environment is key to success, and we are dedicated to fostering an atmosphere of collaboration, creativity, and growth. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a company that truly cares about its employees, OFRA is the place for you.<\/p>\n
Imagine coming to work every day knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of the seniors in your care. Our multi-level care residential community offers a variety of accommodation, care, and supportive services, and is a truly unique and rewarding workplace.<\/p>\n
At OFRA, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for our residents and we are looking for a dynamic and driven Environmental Services Supervisor to join our team.<\/p>\n
Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Environmental Services Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that laundry and housekeeping services are provided to all residents of The Ontario Finnish Resthome Association (OFRA). The Environmental Services Supervisor is responsible to be the primary liaison with residents with respect to environmental service issues. Works collaboratively with members of the OFRA Management Team in order to meet the mission and objectives of OFRA.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
\u2022\tPost-secondary education in property, hospitality and\/or environmental services. Certified Fire Safety and Occupational Health and Safety.
\u2022\tMinimum of three years supervision and\/or lead hand experience. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in leadership and team building.
\u2022\tDemonstrated knowledge of institutional infection control standards relating to housekeeping and laundry.
\u2022\tKnowledge of various legislative requirements\/standards pertaining to residential accommodations (e.g., Canadian Mortgage and Housing standards, Landlord and Tenants\u2019 Act, Ministry of Health Long-Term Care standards, LTCH Act 2007 and associated regulations and MOHLTC PICB compliance standards, etc.).
\u2022\tFamiliar with OH&S Act, safe practices, WHMIS, etc.; Workplace safety basic certification
\u2022\tExcellent verbal and written communication skills.
\u2022\tAbility to communicate in the Finnish and\/or Estonian language is an asset.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\u2022\tAct as a daily point of contact for departmental staff and other OFRA departments for Housekeeping and Laundry needs.
\u2022\tAssess operational needs create schedules for ESS Staff and adjust staffing or reassign work areas as needed.
\u2022\tAssist in staff onboarding, training, and ensuring adherence to safety procedures and best practices.
\u2022\tCollaborate and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
\u2022\tManage performance of staff including coaching, feedback, and disciplinary actions in line with policy and collective agreements.
\u2022\tMaintain current knowledge of industry best practices (IPAC) and implement service improvements accordingly.
\u2022\tSupport continuous improvement initiatives aimed at workflow efficiency and service quality.
\u2022\tEnsure all work meets established quality and IPAC standards; includes conducting housekeeping and laundry audits on a 24\/7 schedule.
\u2022\tUpdate and maintain the Hector software system to integrate an effective work order system for tracking and prioritizing maintenance and service requests.
\u2022\tWork closely with Purchasing to track and maintain inventory management, including stock control, and documentation of maintenance and cleaning supplies. Supervise shipping and receiving activities.
\u2022\tSupport the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and Human Resources in addressing workplace health and safety concerns, conducting audits, developing policies, procedures and training for all OFRA staff and implementing best practices.
\u2022\tMaintain department operations within budget parameters through effective scheduling, hiring, and corrective action decisions.
\u2022\tPerform other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Email a copy of your cover letter and resume to [email\u00a0protected]<\/a> or apply on our website at https:\/\/www.ontariofinnishresthome.ca\/careers by Thursday October 16th at 4:00 pm. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.<\/p>\n Remember, all OFRA employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Join us on our mission to provide the best care to seniors and make a real impact on their lives!<\/p>\n The Ontario Finnish Resthome is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all members of our community. We encourage applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We actively work to remove barriers to employment and evaluate candidates holistically, considering a range of experiences and qualifications. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please reach out to [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Ontario Finnish Resthome Association (OFRA) is a dynamic and innovative organization that values its employees and prioritizes…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":206275,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[45,49,48,124],"class_list":["post-206274","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-jobs","tag-business","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-jobs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/206274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=206274"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/206274\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/206275"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=206274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=206274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=206274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}