Homemaker- Prescott Russell area (Townships of Champlain, Alfred and Plantagenet, Town of Hawkesbury, East Hawkesbury)- Full Time Permanent

Who We Are

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.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Acceptable vulnerable background check
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate preferred
• Current CPR level C Certificate preferred
• Up to date immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus and Diphtheria preferred
• Must be able to speck English, French is a strong asset
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to adjust to working with people of different background and abilities.
• Is required to:
  • Use safe body mechanics for lifting
  • Bend, turn, squat on an ongoing basis
  • Stand, sit, kneel for short periods

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee Group Benefit Plan
• Premiums for evening and weekend shifts
• Paid Travel and time
• Paid Orientation
• Paid professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Program

EDI Statement

Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.