Housekeeper – Better at Home (25-043)

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational service provider in Powell River is seeking a part-time Housekeeper to provide light housekeeping services to participants. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, a Class 5 driver’s license, and knowledge of cleaning practices. The role requires independent work with minimal supervision and participation in ongoing training. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Criminal Record Check renewed every 5 years.
• TB test.
• Valid Work Safe BC approved First Aid Certificate.
• ICBC Driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Provides light housekeeping to scheduled participants.
• Creates a comfortable atmosphere and communicates effectively.
• Maintains awareness of participant safety and well-being.
• Cleans various participant areas using appropriate methods and equipment.
• Reports maintenance requests to the supervisor.
• Completes program record keeping and administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Ability to use personal computer and software

Ability to assist in emergencies

Ability to work effectively with others

Excellent organization, time, and task management skills

Ability to assess and interpret human behaviour

Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment

Education

Completion of Grade 10

Tools

Personal vehicle

Job description

Sector: Health care and social assistance

Posting Date: November 18, 2025

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Salary Or Wage: $21.72 to $24.78 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Part Time

List of Requirements

Required Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to use personal computer and appropriate software effectively to complete the work on time. This includes at a minimum file management, e-mail, internet search, telephone and word processing skills.
• Ability to assist in emergencies.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Excellent organization, time, and general task management skills.
• Ability to participate in ongoing training provided by inclusion powell river, from time to time.
• Ability to assess and interpret human behaviour accurately and respond supportively and appropriately.
• Ability to complete tasks efficiently within a set schedule.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment.
• Understanding proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Qualifications

• Class 5 driver’s license
• The use of a safe, well-maintained personal vehicle with appropriate[GU1.1][JB1.2] insurance
• Completion of Grade 10
• One (1) month of recent related experience

Requirements for Hiring and Ongoing Employment

• Criminal Record Check to be renewed every 5 years
• TB test
• A valid Work Safe BC approved First Aid Certificate
• The use of a safe, well-maintained personal vehicle with appropriate insurance
• ICBC Driver’s abstract (personal driving record)

List of Duties

• The Housekeeper provides light housekeeping to scheduled Better at Home participants.
• The Housekeeper strives to create a comfortable atmosphere while inside the participant’s home by being friendly, a good communicator, and offering supportive listening to the needs of the individuals.
• The Housekeeper should maintain awareness of participant safety and well-being, reporting any concerns to their supervisor (Community Program Manager).
• Cleans, washes, and disinfects Better at Home participant areas such as floors, carpets, counters and washrooms by methods such as dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, using various manual and power cleaning equipment.
• Cleans, dusts and wipes down various appliances and accessories.
• Reports any non-routine maintenance requests to the supervisor.
• Changes and makes beds, as required.
• Launders linens used to complete job duties.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and able to respond to participants requests using best judgement.
• Reviews the Cultural Diversity Plan annually and participate in training provided by inclusion powell river.
• Routinely promotes inclusion powell river’s commitment to diversity and respect for cultural diversity in how we interact with participants and colleagues.
• Participates in training offered from time to time by inclusion powell river
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Completes program record keeping, incident reports, and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Attends team meetings, check-in’s with manager, or other meetings as scheduled.
• If you wish to be considered for this position, please apply and forward your resume to [e-mail]. You must quote the posting number (25-043) in the subject line of your email. Applications will only be accepted in the methods above. Applications submitted to any other address will not be considered.
• Temporary, Part-Time Position – one year contract with possibility of extension.
• This position requires union membership.
• Any Employees on Recall applying for this position will be considered in accordance with the Collective Agreement Language. Article 13.5 Recall.

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