Relief Housekeeper – more than 1 required (union position)

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• Ensures the general upkeep of facility such as, resident’s rooms, cleaning floors, washrooms, windows, dusting, collects and disposes of garbage, vacuums
• Checks, cleans, move, arranges and dusts furniture as required
• Restocks washroom supplies and distributes received material as required
• Spot washes accessible walls
• Changes linens (i.e., bedding), following hazardous materials procedures
• Ensure that the Family Life Resource Centre is kept in a high standard of cleanliness
• Read and initial Communication Log as part of a team effort to provide quality service to clients
• Ensure that the ‘units’ are thoroughly cleaned upon discharge of clients. This will include but not limited to:
  • Move all furniture, sweep and mop all floors
  • Clean stove and oven
  • Clean and defrost refrigerator
  • Wash and Disinfect all dishes, cooking utensils including pots and pans
  • Disinfect beds, mattresses, window sills, storage areas
  • Remove all food items from family units
  • Replace all linens and kitchen equipment
• Unit Checks
• Ensure that all hallways are swept and mopped twice a week and all stairwells are kept clean and clear of ‘storage’ items
• Complete laundry when necessary
• Ensure that laundry machines are kept clean and replenish laundry soap supply
• Ensure that outside garbage area is kept clean and tidy and that recycling containers are used as directed.
• Ensure that staff washrooms are cleaned twice a week
• Ensure that all donations are sorted and store where appropriate
• Report and record all maintenance repairs in the Maintenance Request Binder
• Provide ‘driver’ requirements for school, program and donation pick-ups
• Ensure that exterior front entrance is kept clean
• Ensure that family clients are provided with grocery supplies
• Ensure that seasonal plants are watered on a regular basis
• Ensure that all light bulbs are replaced when necessary
• Ensure that housekeeping supply requirements are reported to supervisor on a timely basis
• Follow through with proper Fire Procedures and Safety and Security Procedures according to policy
• Performs other duties as assigned

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and adhere to the Centre’s Employee Handbook and Policy and Procedure Manual
• Governed by Violence Against Women Act
• Adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army
• Engage in formal Evaluations Sessions with Supervisor at 3 months during first year of employment and monthly supervisions thereafter
• Agree to and sign Confidentiality statement
• Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Adhere to the centre’s Health and Safety Regulations
• Make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to Management.
• Represent the organization in a professional manner and attitude.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED:

• The performance of the job requires operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, moping and sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills
• The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds

Education/Certifications:

• The successful job applicant will have completed a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid WHMIS and First Aid and CPR certification

Experience:

• Minimum one year experience

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Possess good health; physical stamina and have the ability to perform necessary tasks
• Knowledge in the use of cleaning supplies and equipment and storage of products
• Ability to function within a Christian perspective
• Knowledge and understanding of Crisis Intervention
• Ability to exercise caring authority, supportive and non-judgmental approach in working with residents
• Ability and maturity to work independently and under minimum supervision
• Possess good organizational skills
• Fluent in English
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring, as well as updated annually

HOURS: Casual hours

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