Home Cleaner

Mayne Island Assisted Living Society; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Mayne Island Assisted Living Society is seeking a part-time Home Cleaner to provide light housekeeping in clients' private homes on Mayne Island. Work is performed in teams and focuses on maintaining safe, clean, and manageable living spaces for seniors.

Responsibilities include following personalized housekeeping preferences, documenting visits, and reporting concerns to the Executive Director. Vehicle required for travel between client locations; PPE provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping experience in residential settings.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) required.
• Own vehicle in good condition is preferred for travel between assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping in client homes following program guidelines.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality with clients.
• Document each visit and report any concerns to the Executive Director.
• Complete client visit records and mileage reports monthly.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sct)

Tools

Vehicle in good working order

Job description

Home Cleaner

Home Cleaner Reports To: Executive Director
Program: Better at Home – Mayne Island
Type: Part-Time
Salary Range: $40/hour

Nature of Contract

Better at Home is a provincial program that provides non-medical services to help seniors continue living independently in their homes. MIALS operates the Better at Home program for Mayne.
Home Cleaners provide light housekeeping services in teams of 2 cleaners to older adults living independently. This role supports seniors’ dignity and safety by helping maintain clean and manageable home environments.

Home Cleaners

• Follow service guidelines


• Maintain boundaries and confidentiality


• Document each visit


• Report concerns immediately to the Executive Director

This role does NOT include: Personal care, medication assistance, engagement in medical decisions, or heavy/deep cleaning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Light Housekeeping Services

• Clean only tasks permitted through Better at Home (dusting, vacuuming, sweeping/mopping, kitchen & bathroom surfaces, changing bedding, dishes, tidying)


• Follow each client’s Personalized Housekeeping Preferences


• Agree on scope of work with the client at the start of each visit


• Leave spaces and belongings in the same location


• No moving heavy items or breakables


• Maximum of 4 rooms per client/cleaning session which cannot include basements, crawl spaces, garages or attics.

2. Professional Conduct, Safety & Boundaries

• Maintain appropriate communication and professional boundaries


• Stop service if unsafe and notify the Director immediately


• Use PPE as required (provided by MIALS)


• Comply with WorkSafeBC safety requirements

3. Documentation & Client Satisfaction

• Complete a Client Visit Record & Satisfaction Form


• Completed forms are placed in a sealed envelope provided by MIALS


• Record start/end time and mileage – Submit monthly by the 25th

4. Communication

• Connect with Program Director if issues arise or safety concerns are observed


• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times — verbal, written, and observed


• Note Difficult Interactions or Safety Concerns to Director


• Work within a Missing Item Procedure if a client reports a missing item:


• Difficult Interactions or Safety Concerns will be addressed with the program coordinator or Director.


• Cleaners must report observations of clients’ welfare where appropriate

5. Collaboration

• Participate in intake visits when asked


• Provide observations of home layout and safety considerations


• Work cooperatively with the MIALS Coordinator and Bookkeeper for schedules and invoices

Qualifications

Required

• Housekeeping or residential cleaning experience


• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail


• Respect for boundaries and confidentiality


• Ability to work independently


• Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)


• Professional, respectful communication with seniors


• Have your own vehicle that is in good working order

Assets

• Experience working with older adults


• Nonprofit or community-based program experience
  
• Knowledge of safe, environmentally responsible cleaning practices

Working Conditions

• Work occurs in private homes across Mayne Island. Travel required; mileage reimbursed at funder rate


• PPE provided and must be used when required


• Cleaners use their own cleaning tools


• Cleaning products are supplied by MIALS


• Approved hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly products only