Job Title Homemaker

Lookout Housing + Health Society; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Homemaker at Lookout Housing and Health Society is responsible for cleaning duties to keep resident and shelter spaces tidy, reporting to the Site Manager at Lighthouse Shelter in Abbotsford. The role requires adherence to health and safety standards and the organization's code of ethics.

Hours are Sunday to Thursday, 08:30–16:30, with a 7.5 hour shift. Candidates must have Grade 12 and a valid Occupational First Aid Level 1; respirator fit testing is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Ability to manage and organize workload.
• Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, change and make beds; do laundry; keep supplies organized and stocked.
• General cleaning, laundry, washing and disinfecting areas.
• Organize donations and oversee and direct volunteers.
• Assist clientele with personal hygiene and nutrition as needed.
• Sleeping during shifts is not permitted.
• Maintain health and safety compliance as per program requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 12 education

Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate

Job description

Homemaker

Date: Aug 21, 2026

Location: Abbotsford, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Full Time Permanent

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We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location

Lighthouse Shelter

Days and Hours of work

Sunday through Thursday

Shift times will be 08:30 - 16:30 Hours

Shifts are 7.5 hours in length

Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice

Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews

Salary

$23.89 - 25.54 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

The Homemaker reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout's Code of Ethics. The Homemaker performs a variety of cleaning duties ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of resident and/or shelter rooms and communal areas.

Respirator Fit Test Requirement

This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

Job Duties

• Clean rooms, change and make beds, do laundry, keep supplies organized and stocked, keep personal care supplies organized.
• General cleaning, laundry, washing, and disinfecting areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, floors, carpets, air vents, furniture, mattresses, blinds, and washrooms.
• Organize donations and oversee and direct volunteers.
• Assist clientele with personal hygiene and nutrition as needed.
• Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
• Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program
• This role requires the ability to maintain a clean-shaven area where a respirator seal contacts the face and to successfully complete annual fit testing for a half-mask respirator, in alignment with WorkSafeBC and organizational safety requirements

Qualifications & Competence

• Minimum Grade 12 education plus one (1) year of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
• Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Ability to manage and organize workload
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Must understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries
• Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
• Quick learner and self-motivated
• Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks
• Must be able to operate job related equipment such as laundry machines, etc.
• A minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until September 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm

All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9. Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

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Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences.

We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.