Cleaner

City: Kamloops
Program and Site Location: 24-Hour Supportive Housing, Mission Flats
Reports To: Coordinator of Supportive Housing, Mission Flats
Term: Full-Time (30hrs per week)
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm with a ½ hour paid break
Wage Range: $21.72 to $24.87 based on education and related experience 

Position Summary: Work in collaboration with the Coordinator of Supportive Housing, Mission Flats 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. Service delivery is based on a client-centered, non-judgmental perspective.

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, etc. in restrooms, and client rooms.

• 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, or 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.

• 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 units with pests/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, and 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 check for vulnerable sector and reference screening.

• WHMIS certification required.

• 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 careers@askwellness.ca.

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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