Homemaker

**Job description**

**Employment Status**

Part Time Temporary until incumbent returns

**Location**

Lonzo Shelter, Abbotsford

**Days and Hours of work**
- Friday and Saturday
- Shift times will be 08:30 - 16:30 Hours
- Shifts are 7.5hours 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

**Salary**

**$22.51 - 24.08 **depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

**Job Summary**

The Homemaker reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The Homemaker performs a variety of cleaning duties ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of resident and/or shelter rooms and communal areas.

**Job Duties**
- 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.
- Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program

**Qualifications & Competence**
- 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
- Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine
- Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
- 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

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until **November 05, 2024** at 5:00pm

**TO APPLY**:Submit a cover letter and resume to:
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.
c. BCGEU, Shop Steward

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $22.51-$24.08 per hour

Work Location: In person