Cleaner- Women's Shelter
About The Position
The Cleaner is responsible for cleaning common areas at YWCA Women’s Shelter and for preparing rooms for occupancy. Women’s Shelter in East York is a 25-bed emergency shelter supporting women and gender-diverse people, with or without dependents, who are fleeing violence. The program includes a Transitional Housing and Support Program that offers up to two years of post-shelter support to promote safety, stability, and long-term housing outcomes. Women’s shelters operate 24/7 and are grounded in feminist principles, trauma-informed and strengths-based care, harm reduction, anti-oppressive practice, transparency, and a spirit of inclusion. In addition to shelter accommodation, all programs provide nutritious and culturally diverse food, access to health care, crisis intervention, supportive counselling, individualized service planning, clinical and recreational programming, as well as opportunities to engage in advocacy.
Requirements
- A generalized education at high-school level (Cases for Equivalency will be considered)
- 1 to 3 years directly related experience
- Knowledge of cleaning products and their use
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to lift 15 kg and bend to perform duties safely
- Ability to safely use a ladder
- Completion of WHMIS training
- Ability to interact in a respectful and professional manner with a diverse community of women and young women within shelter and housing environments
- Understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a residential setting an asset
Responsibilities
- Cleans all common areas, emptying the wastebaskets, dusting furniture and wiping all surfaces including windowsills
- Sweeps and washes floors in common areas
- Cleans and disinfects washrooms, removes garbage and replenishes paper towel and toilet paper in all washrooms as needed
- Cleans kitchen bi-weekly including; wiping cupboards, dishwasher, microwave, fridges, stove, oven counter tops and walls
- Cleans empty bedrooms including: wipe mattress, all surfaces with disinfectant, vacuum and clean out any remaining belongings and garbage
- Informs the supervisor when restocking of supplies is required
- Maintains cleanliness of backyard garbage area
- Ensures that the Health and Safety guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of YWCA Toronto
- Wears appropriate safety and PPE equipment when carrying out responsibilities
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
- Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
- Starts with 20 Vacation Days
- 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Health Promotional Days
- 4 Float Days
- Child Care Benefits
- Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits
- Educational/Sabbatical Leave
- Financial Assistance for Professional Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
