Houseperson (Part-Time)

Position Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor and the Manager of Housekeeping, the House Person is responsible for carrying out a number of housekeeping services in the building’s common areas to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for our clients and employees. The House Person assists Housekeepers with cleaning client rooms and other tasks within the Housekeeping Department as requested.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform several housekeeping duties within the common areas of the building, including, but not limited to, sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, removing garbage, ensuring sinks, toilets, and hand dryers are in working order, disinfecting, surface/deep cleaning, and ensuring all supplies are restocked as needed.
• Ensure all restrooms, public areas, hallways, and offices are well-maintained and clean.
• Respond to requests in a timely manner to ensure quality client care
• Assist Housekeepers with cleaning client rooms and other tasks within the Housekeeping Department as requested
• Collect and dispose of trash as necessary
• Report needed supplies for reordering
• Report equipment malfunctions and repairs needed to the Supervisor
• Handle and report lost and found items
• Communicate with various departments to ensure our clients' needs are met
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures
• Report any and all House Rules infractions and report unattended children
• Maintain a safe, secure and healthy environment for our clients and staff
• Assist with additional tasks as and when needed or assigned by management both within and outside roles and departments to support Larga operations

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-2 years of similar Houseperson experience in a hospital or industrial-type setting which includes public interaction

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks 
• Able to lift 20 pounds on a consistent basis
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• An aptitude for problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
• Patience and professionalism to tactfully and diplomatically interact with clients, visitors and staff

 Preferred Qualifications

• Inuktitut is a strong asset
• First Aid / CPR/ AED trained (or a willingness to learn)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training (or a willingness to learn)