Homemaker

**Independent Living Services Simcoe County**

**Homemaker***

**Full-Time Position Available**
**Receive a $1,000 Signing Bonus**
**Health and Dental Benefits After 1 Month**
**Conditions Apply**
**Our Vison**: _Full Life Living_ **Our Mission**: _Partnering for Possibilities_
**We Value**: _Excellence, Collaboration, Respect_

**What We Offer**:

- ** Paid travel time and mileage**:

- paid at every pay period.
- ** Fixed two-week Schedule **-** **Homemakers work a fixed Monday-Friday 2-week schedule - consistency is important for you and our clients.
- **Comprehensive Benefits Coverage including Health and Dental and a Long-Term Disability income protection plan**:

- because we care about our employees and their families.
- ** Health and Dental Benefits After 1 Month** - **Only applicable for Full-Time employees, including a CAA roadside assistance membership
- ** Paid Vacation and Sick Days **- we believe a solid work life balance makes a difference.
- **RRSP Matching **- 3% of your annual earnings.
- ** Employee and Family Assistance Program** **- wellness is important to us.
- **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)**:

- available at all times. Health and Safety is a priority for ILS.
- **Training, Development and Wellness Opportunities** **- we focus on individual development plans, helping our employees to grow in their current roles and beyond.
- **Technology **- all the technology needed to do your job effectively and efficiently (mobile smart phone, electronic scheduling, virtual connectivity with your supervisor, etc.).
- ** A Culture of Mutual Respect** - we listen, engage and empower.

**Description of Duties and Authority**
Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Homemaker’s major responsibility is to assist the Client Services Supervisor to provide a high-quality service within ILS’s policies, procedures, and other operating constraints and obligations. This position will provide homemaking services to promote independent living for clients living in the community. They will work cooperatively and professionally with other healthcare providers and ILS staff members to provide instrumental activities of daily living services to clients, as identified on the client’s service plan and directed by the client.

**Responsibilities**
- Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, provide instrumental activities of daily living according to:

- Developed Individual Service Plans and as directed by the client.
- Ministry of Health’s guidelines and regulations.
- ILS’s policies and procedures.
- Protect and promote the welfare, dignity, and individual rights of our clients at all times.
- Perform client home cleaning and disinfecting duties as per daily schedule.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of ILS Staff to achieve organizational goals, mission, and values.
- Adhere to all of ILS’s policies, procedures, and practices.
- Ensure all administration requirements are completed and maintain communications with all internal and external members of the team.
- Contribute to the ongoing care and assessment of clients with the scope of practice.
- Ensure safety protocols and procedures are always adhered to; promote safe work activities by participating in safety initiatives, training, and attending safety meetings, as needed.
- Report all client changes, occurrences, complaints, and/or accidents as soon as possible to management according to approved polices.

**Quality and Service Delivery**:

- Actively participates in CARF accreditation process; ensures required organizational practices are adhered to and recorded appropriately.
- Ensures clients receive quality service in the manner in which they prefer to maintain their independence in the community according to their individual service plan.

**Health and Safety**: Adhere to Agencies Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and ensures a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
**Required Qualifications and Skills**:

- A High School Diploma, or equivalency GED, or greater, with at least 1 year of relevant experience required.
- Previous housekeeping experience is required.
- Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and active listening).
- Good understanding of chemical and equipment use.
- Demonstrated strong customer service focus and demonstrates knowledge and sensitive to the needs of adults with disabilities and seniors.
- Competent with Microsoft software and other technology.
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and the proven experience to build trusting relationships within professional boundaries.
- Awareness and respect of cultural diversity of clients.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
- Reliable transportation and valid Ontario driver’s license.
- Maintain own auto insurance policy with a minimum of $1,000,000 li