Homemaker (Housekeeper/Cleaner)

Carefor Health & Community Services; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services organization in Eastern Ontario is seeking a full-time Homemaker to provide homemaking services. The successful candidate will assist individuals and families by maintaining a clean home environment and supporting their independence. Previous experience is preferred, and the role requires travel to neighboring towns, making a reliable vehicle necessary. The position offers supportive leadership, professional development opportunities, and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Defined Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid orientation and training

Flexible shifts

Paid mileage between clients

24/7 support from on-call Supervisors

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience is an asset.
• Must be able to speak English; French is a strong asset.
• Ability to adjust to working with people of different backgrounds and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe home environment.
• Dust furniture and wash dishes.
• Report unsafe conditions in the client's home.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Ability to work independently

Communication skills

Experience with elderly

Ability to manage confidential information

Job description

The Opportunity: Full-Time (1.0 FTE or 75 hours bi-weekly) Homemaker in Glengarry County

Posting Date: July 2025

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 Glengarry County 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 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years. Please visitour website for more information.

At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives. Our team of professionals offer care to our clients and their families by focusing on the whole person. By working in the home and community, our team has time to connect and affect real change that enriches lives and gives choice. See more aboutworking with Carefor .

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 youandyour family.

• Maintain a clean, safe, home environment
• Dust furniture
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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:Full-time

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.

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