Housekeeper

2 days ago

vancouver, metro vancouver regional district, Canada Housing Job Match Full-time

POSITION: Housekeeper

DEPARTMENT: Women & Children’s Services – Powell Place

AFFILIATION: HEU

POSTING NUMBER: 26-39

HOURLY WAGE: $24.05 - $25.82

GRID LEVEL: 1

DURATION: Ongoing

STATUS: Regular Part-Time

Friday and Saturday, 8am – 4pm

Sunday and Monday, 4pm – 12am

START: November 8, 2026

JOB SUMMARY:

The Housekeeper performs a variety of cleaning duties such as wet mopping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing floors, washing walls, windows and ceilings within assigned commission buildings.

EDUCATION/PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma (Grade 12 equivalent) is required.
  • One-year recent related housekeeping experience within a residential support setting is required.
  • Current Occupational First Aid/CPR certification is required.
  • Building Service Worker Certificate is required.
  • Food Safe Certificate is required.
  • WHMIS training is required.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or Mandt training is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
  • Demonstration of advanced interpersonal skills specific to the role.
  • Awareness of appropriate client interaction standards and program confidentiality requirements.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision and act with a high degree of independent judgement, organizing work appropriately.
  • Proven ability to work with a high degree of compassion, understanding and sensitivity.
  • Experience operating related equipment and ability to effectively use industrial grade cleaning products.
  • Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position, including lifting, stooping, crouching, and standing for long periods.
  • Proven ability to work in a stressful and changing work environment.
  • Ability to work and empathize with people who may have experienced abuse, poverty, grief and loss, oppression, violence, mental health challenges, addictions issues or may be living with HIV/AIDS and other life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.