Homemaker at Lookout Housing and Health Society

Date: Jul 8, 2026

Location: Surrey, BC, CA

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Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Casual

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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

7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidays

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 role requires the ability to maintain a clean-shaven area where a respirator seal contacts the face and to successfully complete annual fit testing for a half-mask respirator, in alignment with WorkSafeBC and organizational safety requirements.

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 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm

“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

c. BCGEU, Shop Steward

Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.