Employment Type:                       Relief

Work Hours:                                 Varied, as needed

Salary:                                           $20.83 per hour (Level 1)

Location:                                       Toronto, Ontario

Application Deadline:                Monday, March 11, 2024

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YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

The Relief Cleaner is responsible for cleaning common areas at YWCA Women’s Shelter and for preparing rooms for occupancy in the absence of fulltime Cleaner. 

ABOUT YWCA WOMEN’S SHELTER

YWCA Women's Shelter has been in operation since 1991. The shelter provides safe and secure emergency shelter for women, gender-diverse people and their children who are fleeing violence. YWCA Women's Shelter is staffed 24 hours a day and can welcome up to 11 families at one time in its 33 bed shelter. In addition to shelter, women, gender diverse people and their children are provided with food, clothing, diapers and assistance with efforts to obtain housing, Social Assistance, medical and legal help. Staff, which have expertise in numerous areas (i.e. job readiness, advocacy, housing, parenting, effects of violence on women, gender diverse people and their children), are available to work with women and gender diverse people as they begin to establish lives that are free from violence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans all common areas, emptying the wastebaskets, dusting furniture and wiping all surfaces including windowsills;
• Cleans the front door, sweeps the front steps and clears debris from the front entrance of the shelter
• Sweeps and washes floors in common areas
• Cleans and disinfects washrooms, removes garbage and replenishes paper towel and toilet paper in all washrooms as needed;
• Cleans empty bedrooms including: wipe mattress, all surfaces with disinfectant, vacuum and clean out any remaining belongings and garbage

• If scheduled, cleans kitchen bi-weekly including: wiping cupboards, dishwasher, microwave, fridges, stove, oven counter tops and walls

• Informs the supervisor when restocking of supplies is required

• Reports all illnesses or disturbances from residents, as well as any vandalism or other emergencies to the intake staff
• Ensures that the Health and Safety guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of YWCA Toronto

• Ensures tasks are performed in compliance with WHMIS and other legislated requirements including the Health and Safety Act
• Participates in fire safety and health and safety training as required

• Wears appropriate safety equipment when carrying out responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• A generalized education at high school level
• 1 to 3 years directly related experience
• Knowledge of cleaning products and their use
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lift 15 kgs and bend to perform duties safely
• Ability to use a ladder to reach high places
• Completion of WHMIS training
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to interact in a respectful and professional manner with a diverse community of women and young women within shelter and housing environments
• Understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience working in a residential setting an asset

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

HOW TO APPLY

Please click or copy and paste the link in your browser to apply:

https://ywcatoronto.applytojob.com/apply/Zjv7a233fK/Relief-Cleaner?source=Work+in+Non-Profit 

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is not within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are a YWCA Toronto Employee. For YWCA Toronto employees, this position is secondable.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations. 

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

Posting Date: February 29, 2023