Cleaning Staff Ottawa and surrounding areas

Welcome to Second Family Care (SFC)

SFC is looking for Homemakers to join our growing team.

Why Work for SFC?

We offer flexible schedules to fit your needs, medical and dental benefits, and the satisfaction of supporting our community.

SFC values, are communication, accountability, respect, and excellence in best practices.

Our team covers Eastern Ontario, including but not limited to Ottawa, Hawkesbury, Kingston, Cornwall and Petawawa. Our team provides reliable, comprehensive and quality care to our clients in their homes.

What to expect from our team.

Starting Salary of $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

We offer benefits for those who qualify.

We offer the flexible hours and scheduling to allow you to have work-life balance.

We encourage employees to provide suggestions for improving care and operational processes.

Job Responsibilities Homemaker

• To provide housekeeping and home management services to clients, which include :
• cleaning, laundry, washing dishes, light meal preparation.
• To be an integral member of the homemaking program in delivering clients expectations.
• Apply critical thinking with client’s issues and situations based on safety and best-practice principles.
• Communicate effectively with clients, caregivers, colleagues, and office.
• Communicate any issues, concerns, challenges with office or supervisor.
• Deliver homemaking services efficiently within scope of practice.
• Adhere to SFC Homemaking principles, policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are reasonable within the scope of the job.
• Report regularly and in emergency situations to the office any emergencies relating to homemaking shift that have affected the client.
• Responsible to help the client maintain basic home hygiene.

Educational and / or Professional Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality industry training / experience an asset

Level of Experience :

6 months or more experience in providing homemaking services with seniors in a community setting Hospitality industry experience an asset

Skills and Attributes :

• Ability to communicate fluently in English including verbal, written and reading comprehension skills.
• Requires good judgement, ability to work independently and function as a team member contributing to the growth of the team
• Ability to multi-task when delegated
• Ability to travel within Ottawa with reliable transportation
• Good assessment and critical thinking skills
• Oral and / or written fluency in other languages is a definite asset

Significant Working Conditions :

Ability to transport including lifting / carrying / pulling up to 25 lbs.

with assistance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.