Housekeeping - Ottawa, Canada - The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre

The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Purpose summary:

To provide a clean and safe environment at the Ottawa Booth Centre and Anchorage Programs.

Accountabilities:

- ensures general upkeep of The Ottawa Booth Centre such as common areas, resident's rooms, cleaning floors, washrooms,-windows, dusting, vacuuming, collecting and disposal of garbage
- checking, cleaning, moving, arranging and dusting furniture as required
- restocks washroom supplies and distributes received material as required
- follow proper universal precautions while performing duties
- follow hazardous materials procedures
- performs other duties as per assigned for each area of our property
- aiding in the prevention of the spread of bedbugs
- required to show courtesy to clients and all those on the property of the Ottawa Booth Centre

Health and Safety
- adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures in place; complies with all instructions from the employer concerning health and safety as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and WSIB
- ensures all procedures, rules and guidelines for the safety and security of clients and staff are enforced and respected

Physical Effort:

- operate industrial cleaning equipment and tools
- mop and sweep (repetitive motions)
- bend and twist
- occasionally carry out step-ladder work
- lift more than 20 pounds with assistance

Working Conditions:

- may deal with angry and abusive clients
- may encounter verbal abuse

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

1 to 3 years recent housekeeping experience preferably with an organization that works with the marginalized population

Skills and Capabilities:

- current WHMIS training
- nonskid CSA approved Safety shoes are required
- bilingual (English and French) is an asset
- must supply a current Clear Police Check

Salary:
non-negotiable starting salary of $17.20, increased to $17.39 at successful completion of probationary period

Hours:
FT - Saturday to Wednesday - 8:00am - 4:30pm

FT - Wednesday to Saturday - 8:00am - 4:30pm

PT - Saturday and Sunday - 1:30pm - 10:00pm

PT - Saturday and Sunday - 10:00pm - 6:30am

Hourly premium for nights and weekends

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 16/40 per week

Salary:
$17.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: