Homemaker

Location: Surrey, BC, CA

Employment Status: Casual

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Salary: $23.89 - 25.54 per hour (depending upon seniority as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary: The Homemaker reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The role involves cleaning duties that ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of resident and/or shelter rooms and communal areas, maintaining a clean‑shaven area for respirator use, and completing annual fit testing for a half‑mask respirator in alignment with WorkSafeBC and organizational safety requirements.

Days and Hours of Work: 7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening, and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are 7.5 hours in length. Days of rest are consecutive; schedule may change with two weeks’ notice.

Probationary/Qualifying Period: 488 hours with mid‑ and end‑point reviews.

Job Duties

- Clean rooms, change and make beds, do laundry, keep supplies organized and stocked, keep personal care supplies organized.
- General cleaning, laundry, washing, and disinfecting areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, floors, carpets, air vents, furniture, mattresses, blinds, and washrooms.
- Organize donations and oversee and direct volunteers.
- Assist clientele with personal hygiene and nutrition as needed.




- Remain alert and attentive during working hours; sleeping during shifts is not permitted.
- Comply with and contribute to all aspects of the health and safety program.

Qualifications & Competence

- Minimum Grade 12 education plus one (1) year of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate.
- Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset.
- Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
- Ability to manage and organize workload.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Understanding and maintenance of clientele/worker boundaries.
- Capacity to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse setting.
- Quick learner and self‑motivated.
- Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks.
- Capability to operate job‑related equipment such as laundry machines.
- Minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if alcohol and/or drug concerns exist.
- Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector.

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until August 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Equal Opportunity Employment

All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to Article 12.9. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Those shortlisted will be contacted.

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📌 Job Title Homemaker (Surrey)
🏢 Lookout Housing + Health Society
📍 Surrey