Custodian/cleaner

**Custodian/Cleaner**

If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping your community thrive, then this is the opportunity, and we want to hear from you

**About Good Shepherd**

The work of Good Shepherd is based on a fundamental belief in providing hope and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable members of our community. Our services include emergency food and clothing; daily hot meals; emergency shelters for men, youth, families, women and children; transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs. This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd Centres - Men’s Centre.

**Why Work with Good Shepherd?**
- Be a part of a caring **TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY**:

- **POSITIVE **and **ENCOURAGING** atmosphere
- Dental Care
- Disability Insurance
- **EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM**:

- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- RRSP match
- Out of Country Travel Insurance
- Vision Care
- Wellness Program
- Make a difference and provide **HOPE**:

- 3 weeks’ vacation (after mandatory completion of waiting period)

The Housekeeper enhances the dignity and quality of life of our clients through the assumed responsibility for housekeeping services.
- Ensure the overall cleanliness and respectful appearance of the facility
- Maintain adequate supplies for the facility related to housekeeping
- Hospitality and availability are aided by providing an environment that is welcoming and hospitable to clients
- Must be able to demonstrate flexibility in the carrying out work in response to client and organizational needs and must be able to adapt to the changing needs of a diversity of clients accessing service
- Possess an appreciation and understanding of a range of issues including abuse, poverty, homelessness, mental illness and addictions

**Qualifications**
- Applicants should possess a minimum of a Grade 12 education
- Previous housekeeping experience in a residential facility (preferred)
- A valid C.P.R. certification (or willingness to be certified)
- A demonstrated commitment to the mission values of availability, flexibility, adaptability, hospitality and dignity
- Proficiency in French and/or another language other than English is an asset
- **Hours of work**: must be available to work weekend shifts and flexible to accommodate program needs as required

**How Can I Apply???**

Fax: 905-546-1743

**Our Values**
- **Hospitality**_, as inspired by St. John of God is at the heart of Good Shepherd’s mission. This means that we welcome all people with compassion, acceptance and a spirit of generosity; creating opportunities for transformation.

Hospitality embodies our **Values** of:

- **Responsibility**:

- **Availability**:

- **Adaptability**:

- **Quality**:

- **Dignity**
- Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve._
- Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview._

**Salary**: $17.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hamilton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location