Welcome to Second Family Care (SFC)
SFC is looking for dedicated Homemakers to join our growing team in the Kanata area.
About Us:
At Second Family Care, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We provide compassionate, personalized in-home care that supports dignity, independence, and positive outcomes for our clients.
Our team values are built on C.A.R.E.S: communication, accountability, respect, excellence, and stewardship. Through hands-on training, ongoing support, and professional development, we empower our caregivers to provide high-quality care while growing their careers.
If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive healthcare team, we’d love to welcome you to Second Family Care.
You can also visit our website https://www.secondfamilycare.com/ for more details!
Why Work for SFC?
At Second Family Care, we value our team and are committed to creating a supportive environment where homemakers can do meaningful work while feeling appreciated and respected.
Competitive Benefits
Enjoy health and dental benefits, massage therapy coverage, and vision care support to help you and your family stay well.
Efficient & Flexible Schedules
We prioritize schedules that maximize your time providing care while reducing unnecessary travel. Our goal is to keep care opportunities within a manageable 20 km radius whenever possible.
Supportive Team Environment
Our managers and scheduling team are available to support you every step of the way. We are committed to listening to our caregivers and providing the support needed to succeed in your clinical work.
Modern Tools & Technology
Our team uses a mobile care app to streamline documentation, improve communication, and help you focus more on what matters most -- providing quality care.
Travel Compensation
Receive compensation for eligible work-related travel to client visits.
Join a team where your skills, compassion, and dedication are valued every day.
What to Expect from Our Team:
- Starting Salary: $21.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Available for those who qualify.
- Flexible Hours: Work-life balance is a priority.
- Employee Feedback: We encourage suggestions to improve care and processes.
Job Responsibilities Homemaker
- Effectively deliver homemaking services, including light housekeeping, laundry, dishwashing, and light meal preparation.
- Help clients maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic home environment
- Adhere to SFC principles, policies, values, and guidelines.
- Communicate honestly and effectively with clients, caregivers, and colleagues.
- Apply critical thinking and best practices to ensure safety and client satisfaction.
- Prepare updates, progress reports, and incident reports for supervisory staff.
- Maintain a safe and respectful workplace free from violence, hate and harassment.
- Participate in training, education, and continuous process improvement
- Use a personal mobile device and maintain a cellular data subscription to meet work application requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned within the reasonable scope of the job.
Educational and/or Professional Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Hospitality industry training/experience is an asset
Customer service experience is an asset
Experience:
- At least 2 months of experience providing homemaking services to seniors in a community setting (preferred).
- Hospitality industry experience (an asset).
Skills and Attributes:
- Fluent in English (verbal, written, and reading comprehension).
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
- Multitasking and time-management skills.
- String assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Emotional intelligence and conflict resolution in the scope of providing services
- Oral fluency in other languages is a definite asset
Significant Working Conditions:
- Ability to lift, carry, or pull up to 25 lbs. with assistance.
- Ability to travel within Ottawa.
SFC is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kanata, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a vehicle for commuting to work?
Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Enchanced Police Record Check (preferred)
Work Location: In person
