home support worker

Shirley Greenbaum; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and order in a private residence. Responsibilities include laundry, cleaning tasks, and shopping for supplies, demanding physical activity and a focus on client service. Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma and strong interpersonal skills and are trained on the job.

Qualifications

• Will train, indicating an opportunity for entry-level candidates.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and physically demanding activities required.

Responsibilities

• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Shop for food and household supplies.

Skills

Client focus

Punctuality

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Private residence

Tasks

• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Dust furniture
• Disinfect operating rooms and other areas
• Distribute clean towels and toiletries
• Make beds and change sheets
• Clean and disinfect elevators
• Clean changing rooms and showers
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Experience

• Will train