10/08/2025
POSITION FILLED! Thank you to all who applied.
Job Title
Housekeeper Night Shift
Position Summary
The night housekeeper has daily, weekly, monthly and annual cleaning duties throughout the facility. At the Diamond Willow Lodge the night housekeeper is the only staff working and is responsible for managing resident concerns, respond to emergency situations and to maintain the security of the building. At the Chinook Lodge, the night housekeeper assists the night health care aide with emergency situations as needed.
Hours of Work / Wage
1. 7 days / week, Holidays, Weekends
2. 11:00pm – 6:30am
3. 6 – 10 shifts / month
4. Starting Wage: $20.06 / hr. + shift differential
Qualifications
1. Proven housekeeping skills.
2. Good health, physically fit, ability to walk and lift up to 30 lbs., with no history of back problems. A medical may be required.
3. Hardworking and focused, able to stay on task, cleaning for entire shifts.
4. High standards of personal integrity to be trusted to complete required tasks when working alone and unobserved, and to be trusted to maintain confidentiality.
5. Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
6. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner.
7. Able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing so others can easily interpret and understand fully.
8. Open and sincere in all communications and relationships, showing compassion and respect equally toward everyone and promoting dignity and self-worth in others.
9. Excellent active listening skills.
10. Demonstrate flexibility by changing routine to accommodate resident needs and by accepting, implementing, and evaluating change with a positive attitude.
11. Ability to act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
12. Experience working with the elderly is preferred.
13. Experience using cleaning equipment as an asset.
14. Training in first aid and CPR, WHMIS and occupational health and safety are assets.
15. A clean vulnerable sector check.
Working Conditions
1. Night housekeepers may be assigned to work full-time, part-time, or casual. Night housekeepers work alone.
2. Night housekeepers at the Diamond Willow Lodge are the only staff on during their shift and must be able to handle any emergency that may arise. At the Chinook Lodge, night housekeepers must be able to assist the night health care aide with emergency situations.
3. This position requires physical exertion, performing cleaning duties for entire shifts. Moderate amounts of time are spent lifting (up to 30 lbs.), walking, performing repetitive motions, standing in one place, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and bending.
4. This position requires the flexibility to cope with frequent changes such as daily routines, workload, shifts, resident needs.
5. This position includes moderate risk of exposure to environmental workplace hazards including chemical and biological hazards.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Complete assigned daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cleaning tasks according to defined schedules.
2. Wash, dry, fold and return resident laundry according to the schedule. (Diamond Willow Lodge only).
3. Conduct rounds of the building observing for residents who may be in need as well as safety and security concerns.
4. Always carry a staff phone and respond to resident call buttons and pull cords.
5. Handle any resident emergencies that happen on your shift, including calling 911 when appropriate and completing incident reports.
6. Monitor entry and exits from the building.
7. Clean up messes and spills and perform other emergency cleaning of private and common areas of the lodge as needed.
8. Assist residents as needed throughout shift.
9. Stock and organize supplies as needed, keeping the work environment and storage areas consistently tidy.
10. Ensure all equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and stored properly.
11. Ensure laundry is efficiently processed and adequate levels of clean items maintained.
12. Work in a safe and healthy manner by:
a. adhering to infection prevention and control practices and procedures.
b. following safe work procedures.
c. reporting safety concerns and safety incidents.
d. following WHMIS guidelines for the safe handling of cleaning agents and other chemicals.
13. Follow Chinook Foundation policies, Accommodation Standards, and Continuing Care Health Service Standards (if applicable) related to the housekeeping department.
14. Interact with residents in a way that respects their dignity and privacy. Be an active listener and empathetic to residents.
15. Model dependability, punctuality, good work ethic, and respectful relationships.
16. Observe precautions required to protect the lodge and resident property, and report damage, theft, and found articles to the site manager.
17. Maintain confidentiality on issues related to residents, employee matters and Chinook Foundation business.
18. Complete any shift checklists or documentation required for your shift.
19. Document incidents or changes that occur during your shift.
20. Attend staff meetings and complete training and education as required.
Age Requirement: Must be 18 yrs +
Job Posted: October 8, 2025 and will remain posted until position has been filled.
Please email or drop off resume to the Site Manager, Cammie McLeman.
dwtlm@telus.net
