Homemaking Service Worker (Part-time)  – Elliot Lake, ON

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.

The opportunity

We are currently looking to fill a part-time, permanent Homemaking Support Worker role in our Northeast region – Elliot Lake, Ontario. 
Starting wage $18.62/hour

Responsibilities

•    Assist consumers in their own homes with non-medical activities of daily living: light housekeeping (dusting, sweep, mop, vacuum, make bed, dishes, etc.) and laundry activities (sort, wash, dry, and fold) on a scheduled basis according to the consumer’s service agreement and March of Dimes Canada policies and procedures.
•    Provide Home Support service in a friendly, courteous, professional, and safe manner, which respects the consumer’s dignity and right to privacy, while ensuring consumer and staff safety. 
•    Manage and respond to change in a positive manner.
•    Work safe according to WHMIS, Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) laws, regulations, MODC policies and procedures.

The part time Home Support Worker can work up to, but less than 30 hours per week, building a schedule based on client intake completions

Qualifications and experience

•    High School graduate or equivalent
•    Valid G-Class driver’s license
•    Reliable vehicle with $1,000,000 liability insurance to drive to and from client homes
•    Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain within three months. 
•    Experience working with older adults, adults with age-related health conditions, and/or disabilities. 
•    Valid CPIC-vulnerable person check (obtained less than 6 months from date of application).
•    Knowledge and abilities in housekeeping duties
•    Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours
•    Good interpersonal and communication skills
•    Physical Demands Self Analysis required upon hire

Deadline: Please submit your cover letter and resume by June 30, 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 

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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.