Janitorial/Housekeeping - casual

Day One Society; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Kamloops is seeking a housekeeper to maintain cleanliness at two facilities. The role demands flexibility in a high-stress environment, as well as effective communication and teamwork. Candidates should have at least Grade 12 education and a certificate in institutional cleaning is preferred. Two years of relevant experience is also required.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in institutional housekeeping preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team for at least 2 years.
• Basic knowledge of WHMIS is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas of the buildings including client washrooms, patient rooms, and common spaces.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and report repair needs.
• Perform other cleaning duties as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Crisis response

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Certificate in institutional cleaning

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Overview

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, the 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

Qualifications

• 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 WHMIS is an asset

  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