Home Maker - Part Time - Permanent Collingwood

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

Our Community Support Services (CSS) team provides essential services that enable our clients to thrive. Whether their disability is physical, the result of brain injury, or aging, our more than 2,000 team members assist clients in their homes and across communities, to live as independently as possible.

Opportunity & Responsibility

We are currently looking to fill a Part Time Housekeeper role in our Collingwood area.  
Duties include the following:
•    Assists seniors in their own homes with non-medical activities of daily living in accordance with March of Dimes Canada policies and procedures:
-    Light housekeeping 
-    Laundry Assistance
•    Performs duties in a professional manner, which respects the dignity and right to privacy and maintains consumer and staff health and safety.
Required to work variable shifts (i.e. days, evenings).

Qualifications and experience

•    A valid driver’s license and vehicle is needed as staff will be required to work at more than one location.
•    High School graduate or equivalent
•    Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification 
•    Experience working with Older adults and/or adults with age related health conditions and/ or disabilities
•    Knowledge of and abilities in transferring and housekeeping duties
•    Physical Demands Self Analysis Required upon hire
•    Good interpersonal and communication skills
•    Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours

Deadline: Please submit your resume by January 31, 2025. 

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: 

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture 

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca 

We value the health & safety of our employees! 

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

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MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.