housekeeping attendant

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Urban area. School or educational institution/establishment.

Tasks:

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
• Dust furniture.
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture.
• Make beds and change sheets.
• Distribute clean towels and toiletries.
• Stock linen closet.
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances.
• Handle and report lost and found items.
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings.
• Supervise and care for children.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain adequate stock levels.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures.
• Clean work area.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

Security and safety:

Vulnerable sector check. Reference required. Immunization records.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Sitting.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Walking.

Weight handling:

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Excellent written communication.
• Values and ethics.
• Patience.
• Honesty.
• Ability to multitask.

Screening questions:

1. Are you currently a student?.
2. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.