Housekeeper

The Salvation Army; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation upon request

Job summary

The Salvation Army in New Westminster, BC is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to maintain clean resident rooms, washrooms and common areas. You will vacuum, mop, dust, and report repairs as needed in a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications include Grade 10 education and strong communication skills. The role offers a stable schedule and is eligible for accommodations upon request. Experience in healthcare or supportive living settings is an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 10 education or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Physical ability to perform housekeeping tasks.
• Ability to organize work and operate cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident rooms and common areas as listed.
• Empty garbage and maintain clean facilities.
• Report maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Follow safety and infection-control guidelines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 10 education

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Who We AreFor 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:Responsibilities1. Using a combination of sweeping, vacuuming, extracting, spot washing; damp mopping, dusting or polishing, the Housekeeping Aide will clean the following:Responsibilities1. Housekeeping Aide will clean the following: 1.1 Resident's rooms and bathrooms; including light fixtures, walls and floor surfaces. 1.2 All common areas of Facility; e.g., lounges, public washrooms, etc. 1.3 Offices, Conference Room, Multipurpose Room, Quiet room, etc. 1.4 Parkade2. Empties garbage cans in resident's rooms, washrooms and offices.3. Vacuums draperies4. Cleans carts and equipment.5. Reports equipment/furnishings, etc. repairs and maintenance needs to supervisor.6. Performs other related duties as assigned.Qualifications1. Education and Experience: Minimum Grade 10 education or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.2. Skills and Abilities: 2.1 Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 2.2 Ability to deal with others effectively. 2.3 Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. 2.4 Ability to organize work. 2.5 Ability to operate related equipment.Compensation:The target hiring range for this position is $25.82 to $25.82 with a maximum of $25.82.Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.