Housekeeper

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Heartland Housing Foundation serves over 900 households in Fort Saskatchewan & Strathcona County as a not-for-profit housing management body and the administrators for provincially funded rent supplement programs. We operate 12 properties, including affordable lodges, rent-geared-to-income seniors housing, and near market housing for all ages.

Heartland Housing Foundation actively advocates for expanded access to affordable housing in the region, and is a member of several national, provincial, and regional affordable housing associations and working groups.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Company Retirement Plan: Plan for the future with our company-matched RRSP program
• Healthcare: Comprehensive dental care, extended health care, healthcare spending account, critical illness, long-term disability, AD&D and life insurance
• Wellness: Access to our employee assistance program and wellness program, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Security: Competitive salary and standard vacation pay on each cheque
• Additional Perks: Enjoy discounted food, a referral program, shift differentials and premiums, footwear allowance, and on-site parking

Key Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy standard evening hours. We believe that a happy and fulfilled workforce is essential for long-term success, and we strive to create an environment where you can excel
• Career Development: Engage in succession planning, opportunities for growth, and continuous learning through our supportive environment.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of our collaborative committees driving innovation and excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, exchanging ideas, and collectively driving towards common goals.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy our competitive salary, vacation pay on each cheque, set hours and schedule that works for you, and much more…..
• Impactful Work: Joining Heartland Housing Foundation means you are part of a company committed to building vibrant communities. Every day, you will have the opportunity to be part of something meaningful and make a difference in the lives of those we serve

Hours

• 6:00pm - 12:00am
• 4 days on, 4 days off rotation schedule, including weekends and holidays

Pay

• Competitive pay, starting at $19.08 per hour
• Shift differentials and shift premiums are available based on your scheduled shifts and hours

Location

• Located at Silver Birch Haven, Sherwood Park
• On-Site parking available for all employees

Position Overview

Join our team as a housekeeper! Your role will be crucial in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment within our facilities. Whether it's common areas, resident rooms, or administrative offices, you'll ensure that cleanliness standards are met to prevent infections and keep spaces smelling fresh. This position involves physical tasks such as operating cleaning equipment, bending, lifting, and working with cleaning chemicals. Your contributions will play a vital role in promoting a healthy living environment for our residents.

Responsibilities

Housekeeping Responsibilities

• Thorough Cleaning: Ensure thorough cleaning, sanitization, and polishing of common areas, administrative spaces, and resident rooms according to cleaning schedules and guidelines.
• Laundry Duties: Perform laundry tasks including washing, drying, folding, and storing linens as needed.
• Stock Maintenance: Monitor and replenish supplies such as toilet paper, soap, paper towels, hand sanitizer, and cleaning products.

Operational/Administrative Responsibilities

• Emergency Response: Respond appropriately to resident and building alarms and emergencies, ensuring residents' safety.
• Building Security: Provide general building security by conducting security checks, managing doors, and handling after-hours phone calls.
• Communication and Coordination: Maintain active communication with the Housekeeping team and Assistant Manager of Operations regarding daily operations, equipment issues, and supply needs.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Stewardship:

• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and promote a culture of safety within the organization.
• Cleanliness and Hygiene: Maintain a clean and sanitary work area, adhering to health standards at all times.
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergencies promptly, documenting incidents and ensuring follow-up actions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma is preferred
• One (1) year of previous experience in a housekeeping, custodial, etc. environment is preferred
• Strong desire to work with seniors
• Completion of a current and acceptable criminal records check for the vulnerable sector as required by the Protection for Persons in Care Act and the Accommodation Standards and Licensing Act is mandatory
• First Aid and CPR certification is required or must be attained soon after hire

Working Conditions

• Ongoing customer service interaction and communication with staff, site residents and visitors
• Ability to work alone during the night for hours at a time
• Travel between HHF sites may be required
• Performing tasks alone at various sites including HHF-operated apartment buildings may be required
• Physical activity involving walking, standing, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling
• Must be able to lift, push and pull equipment and supplies in accordance with the position’s Physical Demands Analysis document
• Operation of cleaning and laundry equipment is required
• Must handle and work with various cleaning solvents and chemicals
• Occasionally may be required to handle, clean, dispose, or move objects or materials and perform the cleanup of blood, infectious materials and/or other biohazards
• Shifts may change according to organizational needs and occasional overtime may be required
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant or abusive individuals

Application Process

Interested applicants, please forward your resume including what position and appropriate hours you are applying for. This position will remain open until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Heartland Housing Foundation offers competitive salary and benefits packages, training opportunities and an incredible work environment. The successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable Criminal Records Check, 30 days current

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.08 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience:

• Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person