Cleaner (Casual) Emergency Shelter

1 week ago

Kitchener, Canada YW Kitchener-Waterloo Full time

**Hours & Compensation**:Morning and Daytime hours set based on needs of the building. Available shifts will be discussed during an interview. Pay Rate - $21.341 per hour + 2% in lieu of benefit

**Contributions & Impact**:You will offer ongoing support to clients by performing housekeeping services including (but not limited to):

- cleaning/washing/disinfecting sinks, toilets, tubs, shower rooms, curtains;
- polishing/ cleaning glass, wood, metal surfaces using the suitable oil/polish/solutions;
- replenishing as necessary paper towels, toilet paper, soaps, etc;
- sweeping floors and stairways with brooms and vacuuming carpeted floor areas;
- dusting ceiling corners, surfaces, furniture, etc;
- emptying and cleaning wastebaskets and ashtrays;
- general cleaning of residents’ bed areas (daily) and packing up of residents’ belongings (as required)
- maintaining cleaning cart inventory

You'll also:

- maintain safe and healthy work conditions
- adhere to PPE, infection control and additional cleaning protocols during outbreaks or as required by Government Agencies such as Public Health and Ministry of Labour.
- take appropriate action in the event of building emergency (e.g. fire, floods, violence) and reports potential difficulties with various actions/behaviours of the tenants and/or their guests that would jeopardize the safety and security of the building, the tenants, guests, staff and immediate neighbours
- Provide back-up assistance at other YW locations if required

You have:

- Previous employment in a cleaning services role
- Operated cleaning equipment (floor polisher, carpet cleaner, vacuum, etc.)
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
- Understanding of general health and safety standards
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with staff, tenants, and occasionally the public
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level-C (asset)
- Vulnerable Sector Check documentation (required)
- Vaccine Verification - As a condition of employment you are required to provide confirmation that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 or have proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the YW Kitchener-Waterloo.

**YW Guiding Principles**:
We respect the dignity and worth of individuals.
We value diversity among people.
We respect the fundamental right to self-determination.
We acknowledge the holistic nature of human needs.
We ensure that women are respected, their voices are heard, and their issues are addressed.
We focus clearly, but not exclusively, on women and girls.
We act with integrity and are accountable to our community
- The YW Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and responsive to the diversity of Kitchener-Waterloo, in which all people are respected and valued. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: $21.34 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Application question(s):

- Have you applied for and/or interviewed for a job with the YW in past?

**Experience**:

- cleaning / janitorial / custodian: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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