housekeeping aide

Algieri Family; Nobleton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in Nobleton, Ontario, is seeking a housekeeper for a permanent position. Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, and household maintenance. The role supports newcomers and offers opportunities for youth and Indigenous people. No specific education required, but reliability and flexibility are key attributes. The position offers 30 to 40 hours of work per week.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available at no charge

Support for newcomers and refugees

Youth employment initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
• Dust furniture.
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture.
• Make beds and change sheets.
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note : This is NOT a condition of employment
• Private residence
• Employer's home

Tasks

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Dust furniture
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Make beds and change sheets
• Stock linen closet
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers