Homemaker
Date: Jul 27, 2026

Location: Vancouver, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status
Casual

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We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location
Tamura House (Society)

18 minute walk from Waterfront Skytrain Station

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 shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice

Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews

Salary
$23.89 - 25.54 depending upon applicants' length of 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 including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The Homemaker performs a variety of cleaning duties ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of resident and/or shelter rooms and communal areas.

This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

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

Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted

Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of 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

Must have 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

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing

Must understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries

Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment

Quick learner and self-motivated

Solid physical and mental ability to perform work tasks

Must be able to operate job related equipment such as laundry machines, etc.

A minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use

Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector

Closing Date
Applications will be accepted until August 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm

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