Homemaker

Lookout Housing and Health Society; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society seeks a Homemaker at Parkway Shelter in Surrey to maintain clean resident and shelter spaces, perform general cleaning, laundry and related duties, and support volunteers under the Site Manager. The role requires completing respirator fit testing, adherence to WorkSafeBC safety requirements, and being clean-shaven for proper respirator seal.

Training is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform cleaning, laundry and general housekeeping duties.
• Ability to organize supplies and assist with volunteers.
• Strong communication and written clarity.
• Must follow health and safety protocols and WorkSafeBC rules.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, change beds, do laundry and organize supplies.
• Disinfect areas, windows, floors, and common spaces.
• Organize donations and supervise volunteers.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene and nutrition as needed.
• Uphold health and safety practices; sleeping during shifts not allowed.
• Follow all health and safety program requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Follow health and safety protocols

Education

Grade 12 education

Job description

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Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Full Time - Permanent

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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 7.5hours 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

$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