Housekeeper

Job summary

The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in assigned areas, including rooms, common spaces, and washrooms. Additional duties include managing laundry for residents and the facility while adhering to safety protocols.

Job details

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: JOB PURPOSE: Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in assigned areas. CHARACTERISTIC JOB DUTIES: The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class: Clean assigned areas such as, but not limited to, windows/sills, baseboards, desks, tables, chairs, walls, all floors and rugs, beds, stairs, and washroom utilities. Clean dormitory daily – change bedding as required. Dry/wet mop floors as required. Clean private rooms as per weekly schedule. Laundry duties: (do not mix residents laundry). Fold and return to bag; do laundry for the Centre – sheets, pillow cases, and towels. Clean front entrance daily. Use cleaning supplies wisely (do not waste). Use all supplies and materials safely, and perform all duties in a safe manner. After each shift, return any equipment used and wash and hang up mops. Be polite and courteous to residents, but do not fraternize. Performs other duties as assigned NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties. MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED: The successful job applicant will have Qualifications (Minimum) Grade 12 graduate Minimum of 2 years housekeeping or related experience SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS:​ Possess valid First Aid/CPR certification (preferred) Knowledge of chemicals (WHIMIS training) Able to understand oral and written communication well Work with minimal supervision Physically capable of completing all tasks Neat in appearance and bondable. Willing to subscribe fully to The Salvation Army mission/ethics/values Please note that this is a Casual position Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $17.48 to $18.46 with a maximum of $19.43. 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.

What you’ll do

The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in assigned areas, including rooms, common spaces, and washrooms. Additional duties include managing laundry for residents and the facility while adhering to safety protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and a minimum of 2 years of housekeeping or related experience. Possession of valid First Aid/CPR certification and knowledge of WHIMIS chemical safety are preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Housekeeping
• Cleaning
• Laundry
• First Aid
• CPR
• WHIMIS
• Chemical Safety
• Time Management
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Writing
• Cleanliness
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification

Job areas

• Social Services
• Hospitality
• Administrative
• Housekeeper
• Maid / Housekeeping Staff
• Domestic Housekeepers
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners