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Housekeeper – Part-Time

  • Type: Part-Time
  • Location: High Prairie Administration Office
  • Posted: September 23, 2024
  • Closing: Open until a suitable candidate is found.
  • Hours of work: Up to 18 hours per week

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    Join our Family & Community Support Services team at Big Lakes County! We’re seeking dedicated, organized individuals for two part-time Housekeeper positions. This role goes beyond cleaning—it’s about connecting with the community and building relationships with clients while helping them maintain a comfortable home environment within Big Lakes County and the Town of High Prairie.


    Immediate Supervisor:

    FCSS Manager

    Key Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Perform light housekeeping such as vacuuming, laundry, and dusting.
    • Light meal preparation.
    • Grocery shopping assistance.
    • Other duties as required.

    Education & Experience:

    • Cleaning experience.
    • Knowledge of cleaning appliances and cleaning and disinfecting agents.
    • Computer experience using MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
    • First Aid Certification is an asset.
    • Experience working with seniors and disabled clients is an asset.
    • Current class 5 driver’s license and reliable mode of transportation (required), compensation for mileage provided.
    • Provide a current criminal records check, including vulnerable sectors.
    • Provide current 5-year drivers abstract.

    Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Friendly and compassionate.
    • Time management and organizational skills to keep track of your scheduled clients, various responsibilities, and workload.
    • Ability to carry out tasks in a timely fashion with minimal supervision.
    • Must maintain confidentiality.

    Working Conditions & Physical Environment:

    • Physical job requirements:  May require lifting and carrying of up to 20 kg, bending, twisting, kneeling, and squatting.
    • Extensive use and operation of a vehicle.

    Health & Safety:

    • All personnel working at Big Lakes County are governed by the County’s Health & Safety Policy.
    • Ensures all operations are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with County Policies and Occupational Health & Safety Regulations
    • Required to wear correct P.P.E as per safe job procedures.
    • Must follow all safe job procedures.

    Hours of Work:

    Mon-Fri: Up to 18 hours per week per position.

    Submit cover letter and resume, including references to:

    Eunice McCauley

    Human Resources Manager

    Big Lakes County

    Box 239, High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0

    Ph: 780-523-5955      Fx: 780-523-4227

    humanresources@biglakescounty.ca

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      Deadline for applications:

      Open until suitable candidates are found.

      Note:

      This position does not provide:

      • Medical care such as medication administration, dressing changes and or
      • Personal care routines such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.

      Big Lakes County thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Visit our website at www.biglakescounty.ca for more information.