Business address: V8K 1S6
terms of employment: permanent, full-time
Hours of work: Monday to Saturday, flexible hours
language of work: English
wage: $28.85 per hour
Number of positions: 1
location of work: Salt Spring Island, British Columbia (private residence)
skills requirements: no education required, minimum 6 months’ work experience as a housekeeper required, references and background check required
other job requirements:
- be able to work flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends
- have a valid drivers license, and access to an all-wheel or 4-wheel drive vehicle
- have experience cleaning and maintaining a gluten free kitchen and fridge
- have experience ensuring homes are secure, including by locking doors, setting alarms and being vigilant about security concerns
- be able to maintain an inventory of needed items, and run errands as required by the household including purchasing needed food and household supplies
- be able to identify maintenance issues or repairs needed in the household and report them to the appropriate persons
- not smoke anywhere in or near the home at any time
Job duties:
- Sweep, mop, wash, wax and polish floors
- Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting and upholstered furniture
- Make beds and change sheets
- Launder, fold and mend clothing
- Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
- Wash and put away glassware and dishes
- Pick up debris and empty trash containers
- Sort recycling
- Preparation of certain meals
- Wash windows, walls and ceilings
- Sweep outside decks.
Desired qualities:
- Housekeeping Skills: Excellent cleaning and organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Social skills: empathy, understanding, and patience with different personality types.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.
- Trustworthiness: High level of integrity and honesty, and respect for the privacy and confidentiality of household members.
- Communication: Good verbal communication skills in English. Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with household members.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt quickly to varying household requirements. Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.