Cleaner at YWCA Women's Shelter
Company
YWCA Toronto
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$47,759 a year
Posted
9 hours ago
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Job Description
Position: Cleaner Role at YWCA Women's Shelter
Join the YWCA Toronto team as a Cleaner in our Women's Shelter. This full-time role supports a safe living environment for women and gender-diverse individuals in East York.
As a critical member of our staff, you will be responsible for cleaning and preparing shelter spaces. The position involves maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, working collaboratively in a trauma-informed environment.
Your role is pivotal in ensuring residents feel comfortable and respected while with us.
Key Responsibilities:
• Clean all common areas and washrooms thoroughly
• Disinfect surfaces and clean bedrooms effectively
• Manage kitchen cleaning and waste disposal bi-weekly
• Follow health and safety policies in all cleaning duties
• Report supply needs to supervisors promptly
Requirements:
• High school level education or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years cleaning experience preferred
• Knowledge of cleaning product safety and use
• Independent worker with lifting capabilities
• Completion of WHMIS training is required
Help us maintain an inclusive space that uplifts women and gender-diverse people through your essential cleaning role.
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Join the YWCA Toronto team as a Cleaner in our Women's Shelter. This full-time role supports a safe living environment for women and gender-diverse individuals in East York.
As a critical member of our staff, you will be responsible for cleaning and preparing shelter spaces. The position involves maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, working collaboratively in a trauma-informed environment.
Your role is pivotal in ensuring residents feel comfortable and respected while with us.
Key Responsibilities:
• Clean all common areas and washrooms thoroughly
• Disinfect surfaces and clean bedrooms effectively
• Manage kitchen cleaning and waste disposal bi-weekly
• Follow health and safety policies in all cleaning duties
• Report supply needs to supervisors promptly
Requirements:
• High school level education or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years cleaning experience preferred
• Knowledge of cleaning product safety and use
• Independent worker with lifting capabilities
• Completion of WHMIS training is required
Help us maintain an inclusive space that uplifts women and gender-diverse people through your essential cleaning role.
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