Housekeeping attendant

Canada Job Bank; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

GRADIST in Longueuil, QC is seeking a Housekeeping attendant for term/contract or part-time roles. The position requires self-motivation, strong interpersonal skills, and availability for varied shifts including evenings and weekends. Salary is $14.25 hourly for 20–30 hours per week.

Responsibilities include cleaning, laundry, stocking, interacting with guests, and basic meal support as needed. Training provided; smoke-free environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French is required.
• Minimum secondary graduation or equivalent.
• 1 to less than 7 months of related experience preferred.
• Able to handle weight up to 9 kg.
• Must be dependable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organised, flexible, initiative-taker and reliable.
• Punctual, a good team player with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
• Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting and upholstery.
• Make beds and change sheets; distribute towels and toiletries.
• Stock linen closet and clean kitchen/bathroom fixtures.
• Disinfect and clean elevators, windows, walls and ceilings.
• Respond to guests' requests for supplies and information.
• Take out debris and manage trash; report lost and found items.
• Provide personal care and companionship as needed.
• Assist with basic food prep and meal planning as required.

Skills

French fluency

Interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Organised and flexible

Initiative

Reliable

Punctual

Team player

Good judgement

Weight handling up to 9 kg

Dependable

Education

Secondary school graduation or equivalent

Job description

GRADIST based in Longueuil, QC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Housekeeping attendant who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Term or contract or Part time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: GRADIST
Position: Housekeeping attendant
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $14.25 hourly for 20 to 30 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Part time
Location: Longueuil, QC

• The candidate will be expected to sweep, mop, wash, and polish floors.
• The candidate will be expected to dust furniture.
• The candidate will be expected to vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies, and upholstered furniture.
• The candidate will be expected to make beds and change sheets.
• The candidate must distribute clean towels and toiletries.
• The candidate must stock the linen closet.
• The candidate will be expected to clean, disinfect, and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances.
• The candidate must disinfect operating rooms and other areas.
• The candidate will be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting elevators.
• The candidate must handle and report lost and found items.
• The candidate must respond to guests’ requests for extra supplies or other items.
• The candidate will be required to provide basic facility information.
• The candidate will be responsible for picking up debris and emptying trash cans.
• The candidate will be expected to clean the windows, walls, and ceilings.
• The candidate will be expected to clean changing rooms and showers.
• The candidate will be expected to respond to customer complaints or concerns.
• The candidate must go shopping for food and household supplies.
• The candidate will be required to provide personal care.
• The candidate will be required to provide companionship.
• The candidate will be expected to prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• The candidate will be expected to plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• The candidate must be able to mend clothing and linens.
• The candidate will be expected to launder clothing and household linens.
• The candidate will be expected to take full responsibility for the household (in absence of householder).
• The candidate will be expected to assist clients in water (i.e. pool).
• The candidate will have to feed or assist with feeding.
• The candidate will be expected to assist clients with bathing and other personal hygiene tasks.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in French language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The work environment is smoke-free.

Work setting

• The candidate will be required to work in the employer’s or client’s home.
• The candidate will be required to work in an apartment/condominium complex, an office building, a cleaning service company, an industrial facility or establishment, a commercial building, a private residence, a recreational facility/institution, a hospital/medical facility or clinic, and a school or educational institution/establishment.
• The candidate will be provided with room and board.
• The candidate will be required to work in various locations.

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.