Housekeeping & Support Worker

Description

South Vancouver Neighbourhood House is looking for a Better at Home- Housekeeping and Support Worker for our
Better at Home Seniors Team. This is a part time position. The Better at Home-Housekeeping and Support Worker
will assist older adults living in their homes to maintain a clean and safe environment and feel connected to their
communities. The main duty of this role is light housekeeping services; however, socialization and resource
referrals will also be provided when appropriate. The Housekeeping and Support Worker role is ideal for those who
are compassionate, reliable and enjoy the company of seniors. Duties are performed inside seniors' private homes
in the community of Southeast Vancouver. Must be willing to travel within the community.

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

• Perform light housekeeping tasks including but not limited to, cleaning bathroom, dusting, vacuuming,

mopping, laundry, and helping to maintain a clean and healthy environment

• Maintain social connections with seniors and report any changes in their physical, emotional or

psychological condition to the coordinator

• Identify non-medical, health-related social needs (ex: issues with housing, food, employment income, social

support) and make referrals when necessary

• Maintain effective communication with seniors, staff, and community members using appropriate lines of

communication

• Demonstrate empathy and patience while working with seniors, understanding their individual needs and

preferences

• Administration duties such as maintain scheduled services with participants, submit time sheets and issue

receipts

• Attend trainings, workshops and meetings organized by the employer and as related to the position
• Perform other related duties as required
• All team members of SVNH are expected to adhere to and demonstrate values of anti-racism, diversity and

inclusion

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in housekeeping services, preferably in a senior living setting
• Ability to treat and care for seniors with dignity and respect
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly manner
• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Appropriate boundary setting
• Must be able to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision
• Ability to speak another language (Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, Spanish) an asset.

• Ability to travel within Southeast Vancouver
• Clear criminal record check

Compensation: $24.11 per hour, 18 hours per week, Municipal Pension Plan, Extended Health and Dental benefits,
vacation and sick leave, Employee and Family Assistance Program
Application Period: March 15th to March 29th 2024
Job start date: April 2nd, 2024

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