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VON Canada

Home Helper, Assisted Living - Temporary, Full-time

Peterborough, ON, Canada

$17.95 to $20.78 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $17.95 to $20.78 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 2, 2026
Experience: 2-3 years’ experience working with seniors and person with disability.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

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Requisition Details

Employment Status: Temporary, Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Program Name: Assisted Living

Work Schedule: Days, Weekends

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Anticipated end date: February 2027

Union/Bargaining Unit: CUPE

On Call: No

Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

Job Summary

The Home Helper provides homemaking services to individuals and families in the home or at the time of discharge from hospital according to the framework of VON policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. The Home Helper collaborates with members of the health care team in meeting the needs of individuals to attain an optimal level of independence and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Performs light housekeeping for clients in their home including (but not limited to) dusting, cleaning kitchen/bathroom, vacuuming, mopping floors, laundry, and errand service.
Prepares meals and completes the environmental risk assessments.
Provides companionship and conversation to the clients.
Provides medication reminders and appointment reminders.
Observes and notifies the coordinator or supervisor of any changes to the individual's/family's home, physical and emotional needs.
Adheres to the VON standards for conduct and behavior and upholds VON's Core Value

Common Responsibilities

Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care provider.
Promotes a safe and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Safe Work Practices and Procedures.
Abides by all VON policies and work practices.
Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role.
Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery

External And Internal Relationships

Engages frequently with the Clients, Client’s family members and Home Support Coordinator on any needed changes to client plans and other relevant information.

Education, Designations And Experience

High school graduate.
2-3 years’ experience working with seniors and person with disability.
Post-Secondary school education preferred.
Household management or professional customer service experience preferred.
Experience working for a professional cleaning services organization preferred.
Experience working with people from different social and economic environments preferred.
Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.

Skill Requirements

Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Good assessment skills.
Awareness of community resources.
Ability to take direction, as well as to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to learn and/or navigate technology.

Other

Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance
Willingness to travel regularly to support sites and attend meetings
A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required
A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
Completion of Health assessment and TB testing.
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its’ discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.

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Responsibilities

Provide housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, companionship, and reminders to clients in their homes. Monitor and report changes in clients’ needs or home environments, complete risk assessments, and collaborate with clients, families, and the care team.

Requirements

A high school diploma and 2–3 years of experience working with seniors and people with disabilities are required; post-secondary education and relevant household management or customer service experience are preferred. Current CPR and First Aid certification, a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and satisfactory background checks are required, along with the ability to meet the role’s physical demands.

Skills

Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Companionship
Medication Reminders
Appointment Reminders
Environmental Risk Assessment
Observation And Reporting
Communication
Client Assessment
Community Resource Awareness
Teamwork
Independent Work
Technology Navigation
Household Management
Customer Service
Safe Lifting And Body Mechanics

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Keywords

Assisted Living
Home Helper
Homemaking Services
Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Laundry
Errand Service
Companionship
Medication Reminders
Appointment Reminders
Environmental Risk Assessment
Client Care
Seniors
People With Disabilities
CPR
First Aid
Criminal Records Check
Vulnerable Sector Search
Child Abuse Registry Check
Health Assessment
TB Testing
Personal Protective Equipment
Occupational Health And Safety
Confidentiality
Community Resources
Multidisciplinary Team
Driver’s License
Vehicle Insurance
Safe Work Practices

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