Posted 8 days ago
Housekeeper/ Cook- Cleaning focus- Dorothy Day Place
@ Good Shepherd Centres
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
Good Shepherd Centres is hiring a full-time Housekeeper/Cook at Dorothy Day Place, a permanent supportive housing program for women, trans and non-binary people who have experienced chronic homelessness. The role covers facility cleaning, laundry and meal preparation on a rotating day, afternoon and overnight schedule, paid at $23.84 per hour, with extended health benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitize common areas, offices and program spaces
- Perform facility laundry
- Support meal planning, preparation and serving
- Follow occupational health and safety regulations and policies
- Adapt work to participant and organizational needs in a fast-paced setting
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma and previous cleaning experience
- Residential cleaning experience preferred
- Cooking experience in residential or commercial kitchens preferred
- CPR certification or willingness to be certified
- Understanding of workplace health and safety
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Cleaning & custodial |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | CPR, Food Handlers |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness |
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Good Shepherd Centres
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We are a human services and community health agency and we serve all those who come to us in need. Our goal is to support people through crisis and assist them in re-establishing healthy and productive lives in the community. Our services are free of cost and are offered without judgment to anyone in need.
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- Administration Offices, 15 Ray Street North, Hamilton, ON L8R 2X5, CA
- Business categories
- Social
- Communities
- Non Profit
- Homeless Shelter
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- Other recorded names
- Good Shepherd Centres
- Good Shepherd Hamilton & Toronto
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We are a human services and community health agency and we serve all those who come to us in need. Our goal is to support people through crisis and assist them in re-establishing healthy and productive lives in the community. Our services are free of cost and are offered without judgment to anyone in need.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Health and Human Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Hamilton, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1961 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 22 |
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Hours- Monday to Friday rotation of day, afternoon, and overnight shifts.
Rate of pay-$23.84
Reason for posting- This posting is for an existing position.
Who We Are
At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca
This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Women's Services, Dorothy Day Place.
How You Will Make an Impact
Dorothy Day Place provides low-barrier permanent supportive housing to cis women, trans and non-binary individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness in the community. The program will offer a hospitable and respectful environment for people who face significant personal and structural barriers to accessing and maintaining housing. Commitment to the provision of cultural safety and Trans/Gender positive space is prioritized. Dorothy Day will operate within a trauma-informed, feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive framework and firmly rooted in harm reduction principles.
- The Cook/Housekeeper enhances the dignity and quality of life of our participants through the assumed responsibility for hospitality services by ensuring the overall cleanliness and respectful appearance of the facility and the provision of nutritious meals.
- Responsible for hospitality services including: cleaning and sanitization of common areas, offices, and program spaces as well as facility laundry.
- Provide support, where required, to meal planning, preparation and serving.
- Ensure adherence to occupational health and safety regulations, corporate and program policy.
- Hospitality and availability are aided by providing an environment that is welcoming and dignified.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in the carrying out of work in response to participant and organizational needs and must be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd.
What You'll Bring to Our Team
- High school diploma and previous cleaning experience.
- Residential cleaning experience is preferred.
- Cooking experience - cooking in a residential or commercial kitchen environment is preferable.
- Applicants should possess an appreciation and understanding of a range of issues impacting individuals including abuse, poverty, homelessness, mental health and substance use.
- Food Handlers certification is an asset.
- A demonstrated commitment to the mission values of Hospitality, Respect, Responsibility, Quality, and Spirituality.
- Good Shepherd encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
- Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd.
- Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset.
- CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required.
- Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation.
What We Offer
- Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
- Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
- POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
- Make a difference and provide HOPE
- Extended Health Benefits
Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.
Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.
Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Extended Health Benefits 23.84Journal
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