Housekeeping Attendant

Shepherds of Good Hope; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherds of Good Hope seeks dedicated team members to provide essential cleaning services in a supportive residential setting. The role involves ensuring cleanliness and hygiene across various areas, requiring attention to detail and empathy towards residents. This full-time, temporary position offers a starting salary of $15 per hour with a commitment to health and safety measures.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others and engage with residents.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate in English; other languages an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning residents' rooms and communal areas.
• Maintains cleaning equipment and adheres to health and safety policies.
• Cleans and disinfects kitchen and bathroom fixtures.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Empathy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is an essential requirement of all positions at Shepherds of Good Hope. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received a full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series), and having received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days earlier. SGH will consider the possibility of accommodating any applicant who cannot be fully vaccinated for valid medical reasons.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for personal laundry for Residents and the house linens
• Sweeps, mops, polishes and refinishes resident floors, vacuums and shampoos carpeted areas, dumps garbage and recycle bins, performs all cleaning aspects of halls, offices, board rooms, restrooms and lunchrooms as well as washes walls, windows and upholstered furniture as assigned
• Vacuums carpeting, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Cleans resident’s rooms in accordance to organizational standards
• Cleans, disinfects and polishes kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
• Cleans and disinfects elevators
• Picks up debris and empties trash containers
• Maintains cleaning equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma
• Ability to read text and communicate orally in English
• Ability to work well with others and work in the presence of residents
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail
• Has empathy for the residents of Hope Living
• Works and adheres to health and safety policy and procedures
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (23 kilograms) and operate mechanical cleaning equipment
• Able to read text and communicate orally in English. Ability to communicate in other languages is considered an asset.

Shepherds of Good Hope is committed to being responsive to the diverse needs of our clients, residents, employees and volunteers, including those with disabilities. Please inform if you require accommodation through the hiring process, so that we can make every effort to meet your needs.

Work remotely : No

Job Types : Full-time, Temporary

Salary : From $15.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations : All staff are required to be fully vaccinated (2 doses). All staff are provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) on site.

START DATE : 08 / 01 / 2022

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