Janitorial/Housekeeping - casual

Day One Society; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Day One Society (Phoenix Centre) seeks a housekeeper to maintain cleanliness at the 922 Third Avenue and 782 Seymour Street buildings. The role requires flexibility and the ability to respond to crises, working as part of a team or independently.

Two years of institutional housekeeping experience and comfort in a multi-disciplinary environment are preferred. Strong communication and reliability are essential, with WHMIS knowledge and basic Outlook skills advantageous.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Certificate relevant to institutional cleaning preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in institutional housekeeping preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a multi-disciplinary team.
• WHMIS knowledge required.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook; SharePoint is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Cleans all areas of the 922 Third Avenue building.
• Stocking and cleaning of client washrooms.
• Cleans patient rooms and client lounges.
• Maintains cleaning equipment and reports issues.
• Cleans 782 Seymour Street building per standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Follow instructions

Crisis response

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Certificate in institutional cleaning

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Company Profile

Day One Society (Phoenix Centre) provides substance use services and advocacy for individuals, families and communities. We have a 25-bed inpatient detox unit, outpatient youth counselling, youth day treatment and supportive recovery programs.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Detox Program Supervisor, housekeeper maintains the 922 Third Avenue building and the 782 Seymour Street building at an acceptable level of cleanliness. This position requires flexibility and responsiveness in a stressful environment, often dealing with participants in crisis situations. The housekeeper needs to be capable of functioning as a team member, as well as independently.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans all areas of the 922 Third Avenue building including but not limited to:
• Stocking and cleaning of client washrooms
• Cleans 10 adult patient rooms and 5 youth patient rooms, client bathrooms and client lounges
• Lower floor offices and common spaces
• Other offices in the Detox Unit
• Maintains cleaning equipment
• Reports any problems in the facilities, which require repairs and/or maintenance
• Cleans 782 Seymour Street building in accordance with the standards established
• Performs other related duties as required

Education

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Certificate relevant to institutional cleaning from a recognized educational institute preferred.

Experience

• 2 years’ experience in institutional housekeeping is preferred
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is required
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint an asset

Skills and Abilities

Communication

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients
• Proven ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to be respectful, empathetic, and non-judgmental to clients and co-workers
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions without supervision

Problem-solving

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize
• Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize new information
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and recommend solutions to problems
• Demonstrated ability to respond to a crisis in a competent, professional manner

Other

• Demonstrated ability to accept and utilize supervisory feedback and direction
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of the organization
• Proven ability to work independently on a multi-disciplinary team
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Demonstrated flexibility to meet the needs of a demanding work environment