Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary:

The housekeeper is responsible for the general cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the building and its grounds.

Accountabilities:

The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:

• Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for relevant equipment (vacuum cleaner, washers, dryers, etc.).
• Communicates maintenance needs to the Executive Director or designate.
• Ensures the general upkeep of the facility such as: cleaning residents’ rooms; cleaning floors, washrooms, windows, mirrors; dusting; collecting and disposing of garbage; vacuuming; changing light bulbs and other minor interior needs.
• Checks, cleans, moves, arranges, and dusts furniture as required.
• Ensures the general cleanliness of the external property.
• Salts exterior of the property when appropriate.
• Checks doors and windows to ensure building, employee, and resident security.
• Restocks applicable supplies and distributes said supplies as required
• Changes and washes linens, washes residents’ clothing following hazardous materials procedures
• Ensures all housekeeping documentation is accurate and complete.
• Fosters positive relationships with families and fellow employees and fosters a caring environment.
• Maintains confidentiality
• Performs other duties as assigned

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal:

• Executive Director
• Other staff members
• Residents & their families

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to: Elizabeth Roach
• Direct reports for this position: Executive Director

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The incumbent’s work environment is typically throughout the interior and exterior of a hospice environment.

EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS:

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of injury due to:

• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Exposure to chemicals
• Moving objects
• Sharp objects
• Electrical hazards
• Repetitive strain injury

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:

The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):

• Universal Precautions
• Use gloves
• Use eye/ear protection
• Eye wash stations
• Use fume masks where appropriate
• Be aware of resident/family issues

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

education and experience Qualifications:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• High school diploma
• WHMIS
• Food Safe is an asset
• Clear criminal record check
• Clear TB check

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• At least three months of prior related experience, and familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below):

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Must be fluent in reading and writing in English.
• Strong verbal communication
• Organization and time management skills
• Good health; able to perform physical activities, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping
• A disposition for working with seniors

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $19.56 to $20.06 with a maximum of $20.56.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email

Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca

if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.