Title:  Housekeeping Manager - Senior Living

Job Description

Aramark is recruiting a Housekeeping Manager to manage the housekeeping services for a Senior Living facility in Toronto.  Managing and scheduling a team of approximately 20 unionized hourly employees, the Housekeeping Manager ensures the operation complies with Aramark’s standardized program to meet or exceed client expectation, while staying within established budget guidelines.

Aramark is a Trusted Hospitality Partner and we are bringing hospitality solutions to long-term care, assisted living, retirement, and independent living homes in Canada for over 50 years.
Life is made up of a series of meaningful moments—and we want to help create those moments. Whether we’re collaborating with co-workers, making nutritious menu plans, serving delicious meals, spotlessly cleaning rooms, or neatly folding laundry—every single action matters

.Senior Living - Aramark

Job Responsibilities

•    Responsible to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the facility is maintained, adhering to Aramark’s standardized program, PIDAC and OHS regulations
•    Monitor the cleaning of common areas, stairwells, public restrooms, living quarters, and offices to ensure daily operating standards are met
•    Manage routines and make improvements in accordance with operational objectives
•    Responsible for ordering supplies, chemicals and managing inventory levels
•    Responsible to maintain and troubleshoot equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers
•    Enhance team building and manage staffing and performance of subordinates 
•    Establish and maintain positive communication, collaboration, and problem-solving strategies
•    Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, management, residents, and client representatives
•    Provide financial forecasts, monitor spending, and meet or exceed department budget within established guidelines
•    Other duties as required

Qualifications

•    2-3 years previous experience in a similar role in a hospital, long term care or retirement home is required
•    Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment operation is required
•    Thorough understanding of cleaning chemical agent usage, WHMIS and OHS regulations
•    Understanding PIDAC best practices for infection prevention and control is required
•    Experience managing a unionized workforce is an asset; effective management skills required
•    Ability to work under pressure and to provide quick, effective, and creative solutions to problems
•    Effective capability of implementation, good communication skills, and a sense of teamwork
•    Computer knowledge including MS office – Word, Excel, Outlook Mail is required
•    Integrity, patience, and a high sense of responsibility, work ethic, enthusiasm, and professional dedication

What We Offer 

•    Extended benefits including health, dental and vision from the first day of employment
•    Aramark Canada’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan from the first day of employment
•    Three (3) week’s annual paid vacation + 3 personal days
•    Employee Recognition Program including Service Awards
•    Diverse and inclusive workforce
•    Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full- time employees

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About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world. 
 
You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.