Homemaker

Lookout Housing and Health; Surrey; Vor Ort; CAD 33.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lookout Housing and Health Society is seeking a Homemaker for Parkway Shelter in Surrey, BC. The role covers cleaning rooms and communal areas, laundry, and stocking supplies during shifts from 08:00 to 16:00, Tuesday through Saturday.

The position entails assisting residents and ensuring a clean, safe environment. Employees must pass respirator fit testing due to COR certification and be clean-shaven for proper seal.

Qualifikationen

• Must have strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Strong organization and workload management skills.

Aufgaben

• Clean rooms, make beds, do laundry and organize supplies.
• Clean and disinfect areas including walls, floors, and washrooms.
• Organize donations and supervise volunteers.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene and nutrition as needed.
• Stay alert during shifts; sleeping is not permitted.
• Comply with health and safety programs and policies.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

User-focused

Ausbildung

Grade 12 or equivalent

First Aid Level 1

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Status

Full Time - Permanent

Date: Oct 5, 2026

Location: Surrey, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

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We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location

Parkway Shelter

5 minute walk from Gateway Skytrain Station

Days and Hours of work

Tuesday through Saturday

Shift times will be 0800 - 1600 Hours

Shifts are 7.5 hours in length

Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice

Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews

Salary

$23.89 - 25.54 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

The Homemaker reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The Homemaker performs a variety of cleaning duties ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of resident and/or shelter rooms and communal areas.

This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

Job Duties

• Clean rooms, change and make beds, do laundry, keep supplies organized and stocked, keep personal care supplies organized
• General cleaning, laundry, washing, and disinfecting areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, floors, carpets, air vents, furniture, mattresses, blinds, and washrooms
• Organize donations and oversee and direct volunteers
• Assist clientele with personal hygiene and nutrition as needed
• Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
• Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program

Qualifications & Competence

• Minimum Grade 12 education plus one (1) year of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
• Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Ability to manage and organize workload
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Must understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries
• Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
• Quick learner and self-motivated
• Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks
• Must be able to operate job related equipment such as laundry machines, etc.
• A minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until October 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm