Housekeeper

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Regina; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

RRSP

Paid vacation

Sick time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Casual Housekeeping Associate to maintain a high standard of cleanliness across assigned areas, including dormitories, washrooms, and common spaces. You will perform daily cleaning, laundry duties, and ensure safety and respect in interactions with residents.

Requirements include Grade 12, at least 2 years of housekeeping or related experience, WHMIS training, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduate
• Minimum of 2 years housekeeping or related experience
• WHMIS training (certified) preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in assigned areas.
• Clean windows, baseboards, desks, tables, chairs, walls, floors, beds, stairs, and washroom utilities; keep dormitory areas clean.
• Laundry duties: do laundry for the Centre and return to sourced bags; handle linens and towels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Who We Are

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 Statement

The 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

JOB PURPOSE: Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in assigned areas.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB DUTIES:

• Clean assigned areas such as, but not limited to, windows/sills, baseboards, desks, tables, chairs, walls, all floors and rugs, beds, stairs, and washroom utilities.
• Clean dormitory daily – change bedding as required.
• Dry/wet mop floors as required.
• Clean private rooms as per weekly schedule.
• Laundry duties: (do not mix residents laundry). Fold and return to bag; do laundry for the Centre – sheets, pillow cases, and towels.
• Clean front entrance daily.
• Use cleaning supplies wisely (do not waste).
• Use all supplies and materials safely, and perform all duties in a safe manner.
• After each shift, return any equipment used and wash and hang up mops.
• Be polite and courteous to residents, but do not fraternize.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED

The successful job applicant will have Qualifications (Minimum) Grade 12 graduate Minimum of 2 years housekeeping or related experience.

SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS

• Possess valid First Aid/CPR certification (preferred)
• Knowledge of chemicals (WHIMIS training)
• Able to understand oral and written communication well
• Work with minimal supervision
• Physically capable of completing all tasks
• Neat in appearance and bondable. Willing to subscribe fully to The Salvation Army mission/ethics/values

Please note that this is a Casual position.

Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $17.48 to $18.46 with a maximum of $19.43. 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.

Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.