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Home Cleaner Job Description: Top Duties and Requirements

A Home Cleaner, or a Residential Cleaner, provides cleaning services to homeowners. Their primary duties include cleaning parts of a home, maintaining furniture, fixtures, tools and appliances, and responding to cleaning requests from homeowners.

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Home Cleaner duties and responsibilities

Home Cleaners carry out a wide range of duties to maintain a home. Here are some essential duties and responsibilities to succeed at their role:

  • Meeting with homeowners to understand their cleaning expectations
  • Sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing the floors
  • Collecting and disposing of general waste or recyclable items
  • Sanitizing and disinfecting areas or surfaces within a home
  • Dusting furniture, vacuuming carpets or rugs, and washing windows, ceilings, and walls
  • Responding to complaints and inquiries from homeowners
  • Notifying homeowners and supervisors of accidents or issues that occur when cleaning
  • Attending training sessions to stay updated on current cleaning standards
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Home Cleaner Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Home Cleaner

Better Living Health and Community Services has an opening for the position of a Home Cleaner. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clients with in-home light cleaning.

The successful candidate for this position must possess the following qualifications:

  • Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role.
  • Ability to read, write and orally communicate in English.
  • Ability to use cleaning equipment.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance issued by local police station, within 6 weeks of offer of employment.

    Must be available within Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm

    Catchment area: Bayview to McCowan, Sheppard to South of the Danforth

    The successful candidate for this position must be able to:

  • Perform light housekeeping tasks in Client�s home as specified in the Service Plan,
  • tasks may include; vacuuming, dusting, sweeping and mopping floors, laundry and
  • changing bed linen, cleaning washroom, kitchen, other living areas , etc.
  • Provide grocery shopping services as requested.
  • Conduct Home Hazard Safety Assessment as required to ensure safety of self and
  • Clients and report all health and safety concerns to the Supervisor, In-Home
  • Services.
  • Adhere to the In-Home Services Program policies and procedures.
  • Operate cleaning equipment/machinery, such as vacuums.
  • Communicate efficiently with the In-Home Services Department.
  • Document in a clear and concise manner all duties performed.
  • Access to a smart phone (with data) required.

    Application: To ensure your consideration for this position, you MUST apply on the Better Living Careers online portal; please click the link to our hiring site (or cut and paste this link into your browser):

    [website]

    COVID-19 policy: To ensure the utmost safety of the clients and long-term care residents we serve, Better Living continues to abide by a mandatory vaccine policy. In order to be considered for an interview, candidates must demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated, are in the process of being fully vaccinated, or have a substantiated medical or religious reason why they cannot be vaccinated. Fully vaccinated is considered a minimum of three (3) doses of vaccine; 4th dose (booster) is recommended for those that are eligible.

    Better Living is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities, racialized, Indigenous persons, persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation, and newcomers. We provide accommodation at all stages of the selection process upon request.

    Job Types: Permanent, Casual

    Salary: $16.45 per Location: In person

    • Example 2

    Home Cleaner

    Better Living Health and Community Services has an opening for the position of a Home Cleaner. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clients with in-home light cleaning.

    The successful candidate for this position must possess the following qualifications:
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role.
  • Ability to read, write and orally communicate in English.
  • Ability to use cleaning equipment.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance issued by local police station, within 6 weeks of offer of employment.

    Must be available within Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm

    Catchment area: Bayview to McCowan, Sheppard to South of the Danforth

    The successful candidate for this position must be able to:
  • Perform light housekeeping tasks in Client�s home as specified in the Service Plan,
  • tasks may include; vacuuming, dusting, sweeping and mopping floors, laundry and
  • changing bed linen, cleaning washroom, kitchen, other living areas , etc.
  • Provide grocery shopping services as requested.
  • Conduct Home Hazard Safety Assessment as required to ensure safety of self and
  • Clients and report all health and safety concerns to the Supervisor, In-Home
  • Services.
  • Adhere to the In-Home Services Program policies and procedures.
  • Operate cleaning equipment/machinery, such as vacuums.
  • Communicate efficiently with the In-Home Services Department.
  • Document in a clear and concise manner all duties performed.
  • Access to a smart phone (with data) required.

    Application: To ensure your consideration for this position, you MUST apply on the Better Living Careers online portal; please click the link to our hiring site (or cut and paste this link into your browser):

    [website]

    COVID-19 policy: To ensure the utmost safety of the clients and long-term care residents we serve, Better Living continues to abide by a mandatory vaccine policy. In order to be considered for an interview, candidates must demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated, are in the process of being fully vaccinated, or have a substantiated medical or religious reason why they cannot be vaccinated. Fully vaccinated is considered a minimum of three (3) doses of vaccine; 4th dose (booster) is recommended for those that are eligible.

    Better Living is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities, racialized, Indigenous persons, persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation, and newcomers. We provide accommodation at all stages of the selection process upon request.

    Job Types: Permanent, Casual

    Salary: $16.13 per hour

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Application you legally entitled to work in Canada?

    • Example 3

    ARMS Cleaning is looking for professional cleaners!

    ARMS cleaning is a new innovative company creating effortless lifestyles within Condos

    What we need:

    � Prior cleaning experience

    � Detail oriented

    � Hardworking

    � exceptional customer experience

    � Ability to clean for 5-8hr daily

    � Friendly and customer oriented

    � Authorized to work in Canada as an Independent Contractor

    � Having a reliable transportation

    The Position

  • Simple Cleaning Tasks: Dusting, sweeping, disinfecting, vacuuming, mopping, making beds with clean sheets
  • Weekly Payments

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
    Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

    Salary: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

    Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips

    Experience:

  • Professional Cleaning: 1 year (required)
  • CPIC required

    Location:

    � Lakeshore Blvd and Marine Parade Dr

    Job Types: Fixed term contract, Casual, Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • On-site parking
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekend availability
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Tips

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Etobicoke, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Experience:
  • Cleaning: 5 years (required)

    Work Location: One deadline: 2022-11-12

    • Example 4

    **NOTE
  • - a vehicle and valid license is required for all applicants

    We are currently hiring for Residential/Home Cleaning. Work is primarily in Guelph, KW, Cambridge, Elora, Rockwood, and /or rural homes

    Flexible daytime hours, Mon-Fri 9 am- 3 pm) children�s school schedule can be accommodated) Approx. 15-20 h/week depending on the applicant's availability, flexible scheduling is possible. Evening and weekend hours may also be available if desired.

    Positive and supportive working environment

    Positions available to start immediately

    Staff work in teams and independently. Training is provided and all equipment supplied

    Prior cleaning experience is an asset but not a must

    Mileage and laundry costs are reimbursed. Staring wage is 17.50 with regular wage increases

    ALL Applicants MUST

    - Be bonded (have recent criminal records check or be willing to get one, the cost is reimbursed

    - Have access to own car in good working order with a valid license

    - Be willing to work hard able to lift 40 lb and in good physical condition

    - Not have severe allergies to dust/animal hair

    This is a great job for responsible reliable students, and people with school-aged kids looking for part-time flexible hours

    If you like to clean, have a friendly and positive attitude, an eye for detail, and ready to work - we want you to join our growing Green Sweep Team. Serious applicants for Part-Time hours only, please

    Thank you [website]

    Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
    Part-time hours: 15 - 20 per week

    Pay: $17.50-$19.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Flexible schedule
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

    COVID-19 considerations:
    COVID - 19 precautions
    - Remote interview process
    - Personal protective equipment provided or required
    - Social distancing guidelines in place
    - Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in places

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Guelph, ON N1H 7H5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work license, and own transportation (required)

    • Example 5

    Why can't work be fun and feel like family?

    It can!

    We are an award-winning home cleaning company and we provide a work environment that�s fun, caring, meaningful and purpose-driven! If you love to clean, laugh, be part of a team, make a difference in your community and eat doughnuts, maybe you have what it takes to be a ZOOM! Home Cleaning Technician! Here�s what a few of our Lionesses
  • have to say:

    "I just wanted to put it out there that I am so grateful that I found this company! I work with the best girls in the world. I feel like my hard work is appreciated by not only the customers but management and my co workers! So thanks to everyone that makes up ZOOM!" - Nadine

    "The crew that we have is amazing - the caring aspect is one of my favourites. Management truly cares and makes our job as positive as possible... plus, there are doughnuts!" - Candice

    "I love ZOOM because it makes me feel like contributing and helping people. It's the warm, kind atmosphere with all my team mates... the hugs I get when I walk into the office. ZOOM is a company that builds people up!" - Ali

    "Arriving in the morning to the family atmosphere lifts my spirits!" - Alex

    "What I love about ZOOM is how appreciated everyone makes me feel. We really are a team that cares... about each other, and doing a great job." - Chrissy

    "I love the camaraderie between everyone... I have never met such an amazing bunch of ladies! I have never had that in a workplace before, and it makes coming to work every day a pleasure!" - Ashley

    As a ZOOM! Lioness, you too could enjoy the following:

    a flexible schedule designed around your life

    competitive hourly pay, tips and spiffs

    drive-time pay

    gas allowance

    vacation pay, stat holiday pay, sick pay

    opportunity for advancement

    community service through our Share the Care� program

    a culture of care

    team lounge with free food and drinks

    social activities

    doughnuts

    Life�s too short to work with grumpy people! We�re accepting a limited number of applications right now. If you have a driver�s license, reliable vehicle and a cell phone with a data plan, we should talk!

    Learn more about the ZOOM! Lioness story here: [website]

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
    Part-time hours: 15-35 per week

    Salary: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

    Additional pay:
  • Tips
    Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Discounted or free food
  • Flexible schedule
    Flexible language requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

    COVID-19 considerations:
    We have been a designated an Essential Service by the Provincial Health Office, and follow all provincial COVID protocols. PPE provided.

    Application question(s):
  • Do you have a mobile phone with a data Licence and a reliable vehicle (required)

    • Example 6

    Better Living Health and Community Services has an opening for the position of a Home Cleaner. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clients with in-home light cleaning.

    The successful candidate for this position must possess the following qualifications:
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role.
  • Ability to read, write and orally communicate in English.
  • Ability to use cleaning equipment.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance issued by local police station, within 6 weeks of offer of employment.
    Must be available from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

    The candidate will be required to work in either one of the following catchment areas:
    1) Bayview-VP and VP-McCowan to south of Danforth
    2) Sheppard to south of Danforth
    Job Types: Full-time, Casual, Permanent

    As per the Ministry of Health�s Directive #6, Better Living has established a mandatory vaccine policy. In order to be considered for an interview candidates must demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated, are in the process of being vaccinated, or have a substantiated medical or religious reason why they cannot be vaccinated.

    Better Living is an equal opportunity employer and is in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants need to make their request for accommodation known when contacted. Thank you to all who express interest in this position and we welcome all resumes however only those granted an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Thank you.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Casual

    Salary: $16.13 per hour shift

    • Example 7

    My Favourite Cleaning

    We are a Residential and Commercial Cleaning service in Vaughan and North York!

    We are a team of hard working individuals, striving to make Vaughan homes and commercial spaces, cleaner! One space at a time!
    *
    We are currently hiring part-time Residential cleaners to join our team! MUST HAVE A CAR AND Smartphone FOR THIS Position. We are also interested in hiring a team of two individuals, that work well together (if this pertains to you please submit both resumes of applicants).

    On the job we will supply you with all the supplies needed to complete the job. We want to make your job easier. We are cleaners ourselves and know having the right supplies is key, to a job well done.

    We are looking for experienced, professional cleaners in Vaughan (Woodbridge, Kleinberg, Bolton, Nobelton, King City, Richmond Hill) and North York, or an individual willing to travel between Vaughan and North York.

    We are looking for individuals with a strong attention to detail, who are accustomed to a fast paced work environment and can lift up to 40lbs. All new hires, regardless of the experience must complete MFC Paid Training and criminal background check.

    This job involves working close with clients in their home's and work space's. Customer Service experience is a key component of this position. We have high standards and want to ensure the highest quality of service!

    If this sounds like a job for you, we would love to speak with you. Send us a resum�, your contact information and when is best to contact you! We look forward to speaking with you

    Job Type: Part-time

    Salary: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

    Additional pay:
  • Tips
    Schedule:
  • Day shift

    Application question(s):
  • Do you have a reliable vehicle? May need to drive between 1 year (preferred)

    • What does a Home Cleaner do?

    A Home Cleaner is responsible for cleaning various areas of a client’s home. They are typically light-duty Cleaners responsible for sweeping, mopping, washing, and polishing floors. They are employed either as individuals or part of a team to keep a home in its best condition. Home Cleaners may be part-time, full-time, or contract employees with a hiring organization.

    A Home Cleaner typically works standard nine-to-five hours in Canada. However, you can employ them to clean homes on weekends and holidays. They provide most of their cleaning services while standing, so must be comfortable working on their feet for long periods.

    Home Cleaner skills and qualifications

    Home Cleaners must look and behave professionally. A successful candidate must have prerequisite skills and qualifications to excel at their job, such as:

    • Keen attention to details in a home
    • Exceptional customer service skills
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Time management skills to perform their duties and responsibilities efficiently
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality
    • Organizational and problem-solving skills
    • Willingness to learn new skills and practices on the job
    • Ability to work independently or in a team of other Cleaners

    Home Cleaner experience requirements

    A Home Cleaner must have residential cleaning experience to perform their duties and responsibilities effectively. When going through resumes, look for applicants with at least a year of experience in a similar role.

    Home Cleaners must be familiar with how to use various cleaning tools, products, and equipment. Understanding best practices for cleaning a home is key. Knowledge of waste management practices is also important.

    Home Cleaners must be familiar with the safety standards of a home. Other experience requirements depend on the homeowner’s request or your organization’s needs.

    Home Cleaner education and training requirements

    A Home Cleaner is expected to have a high school diploma or GED. A successful Home Cleaner sometimes has their own relevant training certificates, but on-the-job training is often provided as well.

    Other education and training requirements depend on your organization or agency’s needs and homeowner’s requests.

    Home Cleaner salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, average pay for a Home Cleaner in Canada is $17.46 per hour. Rates vary depending on the hiring company, its location, the applicant’s experience level, and the scope of the Home Cleaner’s work.

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    What qualities make a good home cleaner?

    A Home Cleaner must be trustworthy and reliable. They must be willing to perform their duties and responsibilities quickly to meet a homeowner’s expectations. They must also have strong interpersonal skills and maintain professionalism. Finally, a Home Cleaner must be hardworking and available to work flexible hours.

    What should you look for in a Home Cleaner resume?

    When going through an applicant’s resume, look for Home Cleaners with a track record of providing quality cleaning services. An ideal candidate must have the required education, and the skills and qualifications to perform their duties and responsibilities.

    What is the difference between a Home Cleaner and a Housekeeper?

    Housekeepers and Home Cleaners perform similar duties and responsibilities. Both focus on helping keep a home looking its best. However, there are a few key differences. A Housekeeper may carry out light cleaning of various parts of a home, but their primary responsibility is to keep a home neat and tidy. For example, they may iron clothes, make beds, and prepare meals for a homeowner. Whereas a Home Cleaner focuses only on providing more in-depth cleaning services. Additionally, a Housekeeper tends to work for one household full-time, while a Home Cleaner balances multiple clients and visits each once or twice a week.

    Who does a Home Cleaner report to?

    A Home Cleaner reports to a Head Home Cleaner or a Cleaning Supervisor of an organization. This professional also assigns cleaning tasks to a Home Cleaner. If an issue occurs while cleaning, a Home Cleaner must also report to the homeowner.

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