Homemaker
About The Position
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 Gateway Shelter 7 minute walk from Gateway Skytrain Station Days and Hours of work Sunday through Thursday Shift times will be 0800 - 1600 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
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
