“The Housekeeper/Caregiver will be responsible for providing compassionate, hands-on support to a private household in Woodbridge, including caregiving for an independent senior and general household upkeep. This individual will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized home environment while supporting daily routines such as meal prep, errands, and companionship. The successful candidate will be caring, trustworthy, and reliable, with strong attention to detail and a warm, proactive attitude.”
Position: Housekeeper & Caregiver
Salary: $40, 000 to $50, 000
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Benefits:
• 10 Days Paid Vacation Days
Major Responsibilities
Housekeeping and home maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming household.
• Daily cleaning, dusting, dishwashing, and sanitizing of surfaces.
• Weekly deep cleaning including floors, bathrooms, appliances, and organizing spaces.
• Laundry care: washing, ironing, steaming, and folding clothes.
• Rotate seasonal clothing and maintain pantry cleanliness.
Meal prep and kitchen support: Assist with light food preparation and kitchen organization.
• Clean and prep fruits, vegetables, and ingredients.
• Assist with light cooking and meal portioning.
• Track grocery needs and support household shopping.
Caregiver responsibilities for an independent senior: Provide supportive and engaged personal assistance.
• Drive to medical appointments, bank, shopping, errands, and daily outings.
• Support medication reminders and calendar tracking.
• Provide companionship through walks, games, light exercise, and conversation.
• Assist with basic tasks such as grocery shopping, gardening, and water plants.
Household support and errands: Ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of the home.
• Run errands including dry cleaning, grocery pickup, and supply restocking.
• Help with travel preparation, checklists, and packing when needed.
• Support house projects and decluttering as requested.
• Pet care duties such as feeding cats and cleaning litter as needed.
Family engagement and flexibility: Support the overall well-being of the household.
• Assist in family projects around the home
Administrative and compliance support: Maintain accurate documentation and uphold internal controls.
• Build trust with family members through reliable, respectful communication.
• Assist with occasional special events, birthdays, or seasonal decorating.
• Stay overnight when homeowners are away (as needed) to support the senior.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Minimum 5+ years experience in housekeeping
• Minimum 5+ years experience in senior/elderly caregiving
• Minimum 2 references from previous employers
• Valid CPR-C and Standard First Aid certifications are required.
• Must be fluent in English with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Personable, patient, warm, and respectful demeanor.
• Ability to maintain discretion, privacy, and professionalism.
• Capable of physical activity such as walking, lifting laundry, or assisting with errands.
• Must be pet-friendly and comfortable with cats.
• Criminal background and vulnerable sector check required.
• Must own a vehicle and have access at all times.
Assets:
• Experience supporting elderly individuals in a home-based setting.
• Experience with Laundry care: washing, ironing, steaming, and folding clothes.
• Light cooking and nutrition-focused meal prep skills.
• Familiarity with gardening, watering plants, or outdoor household upkeep.
• Willingness to support seasonal events, celebrations, or overnight care when requested.
• Resides in or near the Woodbridge/Vaughan area.
Work Schedule and Conditions:
• Work Schedule Thursday to Monday 9:00am to 5:00pm (Live-Out Position)
• Tuesday & Wednesday OFF.
• Require evening and weekend flexibility for caregiver responsibilities and housekeeping.
• Must be available for driving-based errands and appointments throughout the week.
• Compensation includes complimentary meals, snacks, and beverages during working hours.
• Position requires a compassionate, “all-hands-on-deck” approach to family care and support.
