Homemaker (Housekeeper/Cleaner)

The Homemaker provides homemaking services to individuals and families in the home within the framework of Carefor policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. Collaborates with the Program Coordinator to meet the needs of individuals and attain an optimal level of independence in the home environment.

The primary client service area for this position is Stormont & Dundas Counties, the incumbent must be willing to travel to neighbouring towns in other counties. Access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.

Job Description

What You Will Do:
- Maintain a clean, safe, home environment
- Sweep, vacuum, sponge mop floors
- Dust furniture
- Clean bathrooms
- Change bed linens, wash, dry personal clothing and linens
- Collect garbage from all rooms and dispose in designated trash bins
- Wash and dry dishes
- Wash fridge and stove (as required)
- Follow infection control policies and procedures for housekeeping
- Reports unsafe conditions or changes in client’s home environment
Qualifications
- Household management experience
- Previous housekeeping experience is an asset
- Experience working with elderly/vulnerable sector
- Must be able to speak English, French is a strong asset
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to adjust to working with people of different background and abilities.
- Ability to manage confidential information
- Ability to work independently
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate, an asset
- Current CPR level C Certificate, an asset
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate, an asset
- Up to date immunizations for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, rubella and hepatitis
- Negative tuberculosis test
What can we offer you
- Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Leadership team who values innovation, continuous improvement, quality and service excellence while appreciating work-life boundaries
- A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture
- Wellness program
- Company events
- Work-life balance
- Paid mileage between clients
- Smartphone provided
- 24/7 support from on-call Supervisors
- Paid orientation and training
- Flexible Shifts
- All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Job Types: Part-Time – Permanent

Location: Stormont & Dundas Counties

Salary: $17.54 – $21.23

Hrs: 45 hours bi-weekly)
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.