Housekeeping Aide

Tabor Village; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tabor Village in Abbotsford, Canada is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to perform light cleaning across floors, rooms, and common areas, including beds, washrooms, and laundry tasks.

This role requires Grade 10 or equivalent, good communication, and the ability to operate cleaning equipment; you will work as part of the housekeeping team to maintain a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Education, Training & Experience: Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate related cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans floors, stairs, walls, windows, and walkways by sweeping and damp mopping.
• Cleans carpets with vacuuming, shampooing, brushing, and shaking.
• Dusts, polishes, and wipes furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and blinds.
• Cleans and disinfects washrooms and replenishes soap and towels.
• Strips and makes beds, tidies cupboards and tables, and handles drapes and bed curtains.
• Empties and cleans waste containers and removes garbage.
• Locks windows and doors per security procedures.
• Reports damaged fixtures and furniture.
• Maintains cleaning equipment by cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts.
• Sorts and folds linens and resident garments; delivers linens.
• Loads/unloads washer and dryer; uses laundry truck.

Skills

Cleaning

Communication

Physical stamina

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Tools

Washer/Dryer operation

Job description

Job Summary Positions at this level perform a variety of light cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, vacuuming carpets and dusting and polishing furniture.

JOB TITLE: HOUSEKEEPING AIDE

DEPARTMENT: HOUSEKEEPING

CLASSIFICATION: HEU, HOUSEKEEPING AIDE

REPORTS TO: SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER

Job Summary Positions at this level perform a variety of light cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, vacuuming carpets and dusting and polishing furniture.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleans areas such as floors, stairways, walls, windows, and walkways by methods such as sweeping, spot washing and damp mopping.
• Cleans carpets and rugs by methods such as vacuuming, shampooing, brushing, and shaking.
• Cleans items such as furniture, woodwork, ledges, fixtures, and blinds by methods such as dusting, polishing, and wiping.
• Cleans and disinfects washrooms and replenishes items such as soap and towels.
• Strips and makes beds; cleans and tidies items such as cupboards, lockers, basins, and tables; hangs and removes items such as drapes and bed curtains.
• Empties and cleans waste containers and removes garbage from buildings.
• Locks windows and doors following facility security procedures.
• Reports damaged and/or inoperable fixtures and furniture.
• Maintains related equipment by cleaning, lubricating, and replacing items such as filter bags and belts.
• Sorts and folds linens and resident garments.
• Delivers linens and garments.
• Loads and unloads commercial washer and dryer. Uses laundry truck and bins.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training, & Experience

Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.