Cleaner - Casual

City: Merritt
Program and Site Location: 24-Hour Supportive Housing, Juniper and Merrit Main Building
Reports To: Director of Merrit Operations
Term: Casual/On-Call
Hours: Casual/On-Call up to a maximum of 40 hours per week
Wage Range: $21.72 to $24.87 based on education and related experience 

Position Summary: Work in collaboration with the Director of Merrit Operations to maintain building cleanliness. Building and suite clean-ups which may or may not include windows and doors, wiping down and disinfecting all surfaces and desks, handles, filing cabinets, tabletops, cupboards, countertops, mirrors, furniture, walls and baseboards, removal of trash, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and bathrooms. The cleaner is responsible for cleaning units in RTA buildings when a tenant vacates by ensuring cleanliness and maintaining standards of hygiene and presentation.

What We Offer:

• Competitive extended benefits including dental, vision, physiotherapy, massage, and fertility **

• Municipal Pension Plan **

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• On-site training and development opportunities 

• A culture of equality, inclusion, and diversity including paid cultural sensitivity days

• Life and Accidental death insurance 

• Wellness plan benefits up to a maximum of $250.00 annually **

• Competitive Vacation entitlements with up to 3 weeks paid vacation in your first year **

**upon eligibility

Specific Responsibilities:

• Dust furniture, equipment, partitions, walls, etc.

• Clean and disinfect sinks, countertops, floors, toilets, tables, chairs, refrigerators, microwaves, etc. in restrooms, and client rooms.

• Maintaining cleanliness of building (may include biohazard clean up).

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and/or hand scrub floors using brooms, mops, and vacuum cleaners.

• Empty trash cans and recyclables into disposal areas.

• Wipe down walls using wall mop, doors, wall hangings, baseboards, etc.

• Clean windows, glass partitions, mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees. 

• Maintaining and upkeep of all cleaning equipment, supplies, and products.

• Ensuring safe and sanitary storage and care of products.

• Keeping all spaces tidy.

• Reporting repairs and replacements when encountered on the job.

• When necessary, be trained to be the first to respond to an overdose situation with on-the-spot overdose response and support and be prepared to work calmly and together with your team, paramedics, and police in crisis situations.

• Ensure compliance with all WorkSafe/Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines supportive standards, Society policies, and procedures.

• Complete accurate and up-to-date communication/case notes.

• Maintain files and statistics as per accreditation standards.

• When requested, be a member of the Society's Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) team.

• Ensure compliance with all Society policies and procedures.

• Other duties which may or may not be outlined within this job description. 

Qualifications and Requirements:

- Prior cleaning/housekeeping experience is an asset.

- Must be willing to work in spaces with bed bugs/hoarding/harm reduction present positively and confidently (training can be provided).

- Must have good time management skills within a fast-paced, high-intensity work environment.

- Experience with mental health/addiction and homelessness issues is an asset.

- Physical demands include walking and standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling objects, lifting and moving objects, repetitive bending and lifting/arm movements.

- Ability to work as a team member in a case management setting involving multi-agency support.

- Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries.

- Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills. 

- Must pass criminal record checks for the vulnerable sector and reference screening.

- WHMIS certification is required.

-      Occupational First Aid Level 1 required.

- Must have access to a vehicle in good working condition and possess a valid driver's license with relevant insurance.

- In-house Violence Prevention, Cultural Awareness Training, and 2sLGBTQ+ Training provided.

As clients are allowed to have pets, it is noted that this is a pet-friendly environment.

If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and/or would like assistance with the application process, job readiness, interview readiness or tips for resume and cover letter writing, we encourage you to contact us, and you will be redirected to

The ASK Wellness Society is dedicated to promoting diversity/multiculturalism with inclusion as one of our Core Values.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

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