Homemaker

RNS Health Care Services Inc; Whitchurch-Stouffville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A home healthcare service provider in Whitchurch-Stouffville is hiring a Homemaker to create a nurturing home environment. Responsibilities include cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. Ideal candidates should have relevant certifications and experience with the elderly. Offered benefits include travel allowance and competitive wages.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Competitive wages

Flexible Schedule

Mobile Device for applicable field staff

Qualifications

• Previous house cleaning experience and/or experience working with the elderly.
• Valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and access/use of a reliable vehicle.
• Negative vulnerable sector police records check (completed within the last 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Create a comfortable and nurturing environment within the household.
• Perform light cleaning activities such as basic cleaning of sinks and toilets.
• Assist with meal preparation and laundry.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work effectively with clients

Strong organizational skills

Basic cooking skills

Basic cleaning techniques

Education

Certification as a Home Support Worker or Health Care Aide

Current CPR and First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Homemaker

RNS Health Care Services Inc.

Job description :

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Homemaker to join the team of professionals at RNS Health Care. As a homemaker, your primary responsibility will be to create a comfortable and nurturing environment within the household. You will perform a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the home and support the well-being of the clients.

Why work at RNS Health Care Services Inc?

• Travel allowance
• Competitive wages
• Flexible Schedule
• Mobile Device for applicable field staff

Who We are Looking For

• This role requires an individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and their families.
• Must be available between the hours of 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.
• Must have reliable transportation; this includes a valid Ontario Driver’s License, reliable access to a vehicle and proof of auto insurance.
• Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques up to fifty (50) lbs.; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs;
• Willing and physically able to work in environments that house common allergens such as domestic pets (dog, cat, bird), cigarette smoke, dust, dander.

A Day-to-Day Look at the Role

Light Cleaning Activities

• Basic cleaning of sinks, toilets, baths, and showers.
• Washing, drying, and putting away dishes.
• Dusting and vacuuming the client’s primary living area.
• Proper disposal of the client’s garbage, recycling, and organic / compost waste.
• Organizing cupboards / drawers as directed, including kitchen, linen, and clothes storage.
• Basic cleaning of large appliances, including wiping down and cleaning oven tops, stove elements, inside ovens, inside refrigerators, organizing the fridge, disposing of expired food, and clearing out dishwasher traps.

Meal Preparation

• Collaborating with the client to plan and prepare meals.
• Warming and serving prepared foods.
• Assisting the resident with purchasing online groceries.
• Light meal preparation, including chopping vegetables, reheating food, making sandwiches, etc.

Laundry

• Machine washing and drying soiled / dirty laundry on appropriate settings.
• Folding and putting away laundry as directed by the client (or a family member).
• Changing linens and making beds.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Previous house cleaning experience and / or experience working with the elderly
• Valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and access / use of a reliable vehicle
• Certification as a Home Support Worker or Health Care Aide an asset
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Chest X-ray or negative 2-Step TB Skin Test (completed within the last 2 years).
• Negative vulnerable sector police records check (completed within the last 6 months).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of basic cooking and cleaning techniques.
• Respect for privacy and maintaining confidentiality within the household.

Subject to our duty to accommodate under the Human Rights Code, we require all new employees to provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19 prior to commencing employment.

RNS Health Care Services Inc. is an accredited organization of professionals providing concerned, competent and compassionate health care services within our community since 1985. Canadian-owned and operated, offering services such as personal support, homemaking, respite care, palliative care, nursing, foot care and community clinics. Our caregivers care for clients in their homes, retirement homes and congregate care settings.

RNS Health Care Services Inc. is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. Reasonable accommodations are available, upon request, to candidates participating in the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please ensure to notify us in advance. RNS is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please visit our website at rnshc.com