Housekeepers play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness, order, and comfort in various settings, such as hotels, resorts, private residences, and other accommodations. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that the premises are clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing.

Housekeepers are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing rooms, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas. They perform tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and polishing floors and furniture. Additionally, they change bed linens and ensure they are fresh and properly arranged.

Housekeepers also replenish amenities, toiletries, and supplies to provide a comfortable experience for guests or residents. They diligently empty trash bins and dispose of waste in a hygienic manner to maintain cleanliness and sanitation.

In addition to their cleaning duties, housekeepers are responsible for reporting any maintenance issues or damages to the appropriate authorities. They follow safety and security procedures to ensure the well-being of guests and maintain confidentiality when necessary. Occasionally, housekeepers may assist with laundry, ironing, and other related tasks to meet the needs of the establishment or residents. Housekeepers should exhibit a friendly and professional demeanor when interacting with guests or residents, providing excellent customer service and addressing any requests or concerns that may arise.

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

Work setting

• Work with employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers
• Dust furniture
• Housekeeping activities
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Make beds and change sheets
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

Advertised until: 2023-07-06