Cleaner Homes

Good Shepherd Hamilton & Toronto; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Hamilton is seeking a Cleaner to join their HOMES Program. The successful candidate will provide cleaning and support to tenants who have been homeless, helping them achieve personal goals. Responsibilities include hands-on assistance, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with the tenants. An ideal candidate will have cleaning experience, excellent communication skills, and be committed to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices. This role offers a supportive work atmosphere and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Support for continuing education

Access to self-care supports

Extended health benefits

Family assistance program

Qualifications

• One year cleaning experience in a residential facility preferred.
• Ability to take initiative and think creatively.
• Experience working with the homeless population is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services to tenants in various apartment buildings.
• Assist tenants with independent living skills like cleaning and organization.
• Observe health and safety rules in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent time management

Fluency in English

Education

Certification in CPR

Job description

Hours of Work

Will normally be day shifts with occasional hours beyond this, as required to meet tenant needs.

Rate of Pay

$22.99/hour - $27.22/hour (Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions).

Reason For Posting

The posting is for an existing vacancy.

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd HOMES Program.

How You Will Make An Impact

The HOMES Program provides supportive housing to persons who have been homeless and are living with a mental illness. Team Members support tenant to reach personal goals and to have a satisfying and meaningful life in the community.

An opportunity exists to join our team as a Cleaner.

• Work to make a difference in the lives of tenants at various apartment buildings in the Hamilton community
• Provide hands‑on assistance to tenants with independent living skills, specifically cleaning, laundry, organization and pest‑control preparations
• Be aware of and sensitive to the issues related to poverty, homelessness, mental illness, addictions and developmental disabilities
• Work collaboratively with tenants in their home with a range of functions, such as cleaning, and other associated tasks that support our tenants
• Enhance the dignity and quality of life of our tenants through the assumed responsibility for cleaning services
• Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations

What You’ll Bring To Our Team

• One year cleaning experience in a residential facility (preferred)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a necessity
• The ability to work independently, take initiative and think creatively
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently in client homes and community settings
• Certification in CPR or a willingness to be certified is also required
• Experience working with the homeless population would be an asset
• Committed to an anti‑racist/anti‑oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
• Fluent in English; second language is considered a strong asset

What We Offer

• Be a part of a caring team that supports our local community
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self‑care supports and employee resources
• Family assistance program (EAP)
• Positive and encouraging atmosphere
• Make a difference and provide hope
• Extended health benefits

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti‑racist and anti‑oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905‑528‑5877.