Job Title Homemaker

Homemaker Apply now » Date: Jul 30, 2026 Location: Surrey, BC, CA Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society Employment Status Part Time - Temporary until incumbent return Header We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca Location Gateway Shelter 7 minute walk from Gateway Skytrain Station Days and Hours of work Friday through Saturday Shift times will be 0800 - 1600 Hours Shifts are 7.5 hours in length Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews Salary $23.89 - 25.54 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement) Job Summary The Homemaker reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The Homemaker performs a variety of cleaning duties ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of resident and/or shelter rooms and communal areas. This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face. Job Duties Clean rooms, change and make beds, do laundry, keep supplies organized and stocked, keep personal care supplies organized General cleaning, laundry, washing, and disinfecting areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, floors, carpets, air vents, furniture, mattresses, blinds, and washrooms Organize donations and oversee and direct volunteers Assist clientele with personal hygiene and nutrition as needed Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program Qualifications & Competence Minimum Grade 12 education plus one (1) year of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset Ability to work independently or in a team setting Ability to manage and organize workload Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing Must understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment Quick learner and self-motivated Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks Must be able to operate job related equipment such as laundry machines, etc. A minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector Closing Date Applications will be accepted until August 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm Apply now »

The Homemaker is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of resident rooms and communal areas through cleaning, laundry, and disinfecting tasks. They also assist clientele with personal hygiene and nutrition while overseeing volunteers and organizing supplies.

Candidates must have a minimum Grade 12 education and at least one year of recent related experience. A current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate and a Criminal Record Clearance are mandatory requirements.

• Gestion du tempsSouhaitée
• Travail d’équipeSouhaitée
• Premiers soinsSouhaitée
• Sens de l’organisationSouhaitée
• Souci du détailSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Cleaning
• Laundry
• Disinfecting
• First Aid
• Crisis Intervention
• Organization
• Communication
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Health And Safety
• Attention To Detail
• Self-motivation

• Social Services
• Security & Safety
• Administrative

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

4 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

15 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level