Housekeeper

salvationarmyca; London; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in London, Ontario is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services team member to help maintain client areas, store belongings, and ensure equipment is cleaned and kept in good condition.

You will collaborate with security and housekeepers to uphold OH&S standards while supporting a safe and welcoming environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum secondary school diploma.
• Criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Two-step Tuberculosis skin test screening required.
• First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Understanding and support of The Salvation Army mission.

Responsibilities

• Store, retrieve, and catalogue client belongings per procedures.
• Maintain and clean all equipment regularly.
• Complete bed bug checks with Housekeeper Lead and handle bagging/tagging as required.
• Report any damage to property or equipment promptly to Environmental Services Manager.
• Assist in wellness checks as time permits.
• Suggest improvements to efficiency, safety, or procedures.

Skills

Sound judgment

Organizational skills

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Job description

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.Mission StatementThe Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:Accountabilities:Role Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure that client belongings are stored, retrieved, and catalogued in accordance with procedures.
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned and maintained on a regular basis.
• Ensure that the bed bug checks are completed in conjunction with the Housekeeper Lead and complete bagging and tagging procedures where required.
• Report any damage to property or equipment in a prompt and timely manner to the Environmental Services Manager.
• Assist in completing wellness checks as time permits.
• As required and as applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to the Environmental Services Manager.
• Health and SafetyWork in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with security, identifying any safety and security needs.
• Responsible for the following, work in compliance with the Ontario Health & Safety Act and Regulations, use personal prescribed safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer, report workplace hazards, dangers, injuries or illness, work in a manner as required by the employer, and report workplace injuries or illness.
• Responsible to follow through on all safety and security procedures (including fire) as outlined in the policy and procedures manual.
• Perform all duties in a safe and proper manner in terms of personal and public safety at all times (e.g. use wet floor caution signs where required).
• Perform other position related duties as required.
• CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:Governance Boards and Councils:MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY :This position reports directly to the Support Services Manager or designate.
• WORKING CONDITIONS:The Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule.Ability to lift/move objects up to 20 lbs.This job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently, working in a standing position for long periods of time.Normal hours of work - may vary as per operational requirements and responsibilities and includes a ½ hour paid meal break where applicable.Normal location of work is at: 281 Wellington Street, London, ON N6B 2L4 and outreach locations.The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with the Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian Standards of conduct.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

• Minimum Secondary School Diploma.
• Professional level of cleaning methods and procedures.
• An original copy of a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the National Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or a local police detachment.
• May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry
• An understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army
• The offer of employment is conditional on providing written confirmation from a health care provider that you have completed a two-step Tuberculosis Skin Test screening.
• First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• A minimum of two years experience in janitorial, housekeeping and maintenance related field.
• Demonstrate janitorial, housekeeping and maintenance skills at a professional level.
• Capable of operating mechanized cleaning and maintenance equipment (such as floor cleaner)
• Provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the National Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.
• May require screening through the Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
• Develop an understanding and support of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

Skills and Capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment when making decisions.
• Excellent organizational

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

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