Housekeeping Aide - Perm Part Time

Permanent, Part-time (0.5 FTE)
Program Name: Home Help
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 37.5
Union/Bargaining Unit: OPSEU
Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position

The Home Helper provides homemaking services to individuals and families in the home or at the time of discharge from hospital according to the framework of VON policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. The Home Helper collaborates with members of the health care team in meeting the needs of individuals to attain an optimal level of independence and well-being.
Performs light housekeeping for clients in their home including (but not limited to) dusting, cleaning kitchen/bathroom, vacuuming, mopping floors, laundry, and errand service.
Prepares meals and completes the environmental risk assessments.
Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care provider.
Promotes a safe and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Safe Work Practices and Procedures.
Abides by all VON policies and work practices.
Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role.
Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery.
High school graduate.

• 2-3 years’ experience working with seniors and person with disability.
• Post-Secondary school education preferred.
• Household management or professional customer service experience preferred.
• Experience working for a professional cleaning services organization preferred.
• Experience working with people from different social and economic environments preferred.
• Awareness of community resources.

Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
Willingness to travel regularly to support sites and attend meetings.
A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required.
A Vulnerable Sector search and/or Child Abuse Registry check may be required.
Completion of Health assessment and TB testing.
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its’ discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.
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