housekeeper

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience Work site environment Non-smoking Work setting Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment Work in employer's/client's home Employer's home Tasks Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors Dust furniture Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances Disinfect operating rooms and other areas Launder clothing and household linens Mend clothing and linens Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Shop for food and household supplies Wash windows, walls and ceilings Security and safety Criminal record check Transportation/travel information Travel expenses paid by employer Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Work under pressure Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Combination of sitting, standing, walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 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 Screening questions Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youths