Housekeeping Aide

The Good Samaritan Society; Penticton; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Society in Penticton, BC is seeking a Temporary Part Time Building Service Worker. Under the site manager's supervision, you will clean resident rooms, restrooms, utility rooms, kitchens and related areas, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for residents.

Ideal candidates will have Grade 10, a Building Service Worker certificate (preferred), strong English communication, and housekeeping experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 10. Building Service Worker certificate is preferred.
• Strong communicator with good written and spoken English.
• Housekeeping experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of resident rooms, restrooms, utility rooms, kitchens and other related duties.
• Participate in team meetings and assignments, suggest changes and improvements for the department.
• Assist other employees as required.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Grade 10 completion

Building Service Worker certificate (preferred)

Job description

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

The Opportunity

Location Good SamaritanVillage By The Station
270 Hastings Ave, Penticton, BC V2A 2V6

Employment Type Temporary Part Time 0.35 FTE

Hours of Work 0700-1415 hrs (Row 6)

Expected Start Date
End Date As soon as possible
Until return of incumbent

Wages $25.82 per hour

Employee Group HEU

Under general supervision of the site manager you will perform duties such as general cleaning of resident rooms, restrooms, utility rooms, kitchens and other related duties as required. You will also participates in team meetings and assignments, recommend changes and improvements for the department and assist other employees as required.

You must have completed Grade 10. A Building Service Worker certificate is preferred. You are a strong communicator able to communicate well both verbally and in written English. Housekeeping experience is an asset.

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Internal Closing Date: October 14, 2026

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority.

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.