About this role
Job Title: Domestic Support Worker
Job Type: Part time up to 6-10hrs of cleaning per week
Schedule: M-F between 9am-3pm
About Us:
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association (SFFA) is committed to supporting foster families and creating nurturing environments for children and youth in care across the province. We are currently seeking a reliable and motivated Domestic Support Worker to assist with housekeeping and organization within a foster home. This is a Part time position with potential for additional hours in the future.
Position Overview:
As a Domestic Support Worker, you will play an integral role in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe home environment. You will be responsible for performing various housekeeping tasks, ensuring that all areas of the home are well-maintained and organized. The ideal candidate will have strong time management skills, be able to work independently, and take pride in keeping the home clean and orderly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors throughout the home.
- Manage kitchen duties, including sanitizing countertops, cupboards, tables, and chairs, and organizing within cupboards, pantry, and refrigerator.
- Clean and maintain kitchen appliances, such as cooking ranges, dishwashers, and microwaves.
- Empty waste bins and garbage cans.
- Dust living areas, including window blinds and interior windows.
- Sanitize bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers, mirrors, and sinks.
- Sanitize common surfaces throughout the home, including door handles, baseboards, and walls.
- Wash, fold, and put away laundry.
- Accurately document tasks completed.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Criminal Record Check (inclusive of Vulnerable Sector Check).
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Knowledge of cleaning procedures and practices.
- Ability to read and follow instructions.
- Understanding of safety practices when using cleaning agents.
- Previous job experience in house cleaning, commercial property cleaning, or hotel cleaning is preferred.
Why Join Us?
This position offers an opportunity to work independently in a meaningful role that contributes to maintaining a safe and organized environment for children in care. While this position is currently part time, there may be opportunities for additional hours in the future.
Application Process:
We welcome all applicants who meet the qualifications. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Other facts
About Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Inc
Saskatchewan Foster Families Association exists to support and encourage foster families through education and advocacy, helping create healthy homes, positive environments, and brighter futures for children and youth in care across the province.
Support for Success
The right support can make all the difference to foster families. Education, advocacy, and a place to turn for advice can help foster parents provide the support and healthy homes that foster children need. Training programs for foster parents and children can help foster families develop a deeper understanding of each other and the process, manage stress, and build effective relationships. We even offer CPR courses to help ensure that children stay safe.
Educating the Community
SFFA works to raise awareness in the community about the role of foster homes and the needs of children and youth in care. We promote the need for foster parents through interviews with the media, advertisements and posters in health care offices throughout the province. Our goal is to encourage families to open their homes to children and youth who need care, provide healthy environments and, ultimately, make our world a better place.
Guiding Families and Children through the Process
The foster care system can be challenging for foster parents to navigate without support. We’re here to guide parents through various processes, including Ministry of Social Services investigations. In addition, we explain policy and provide resources to help foster parents and children with any questions that might come up during their time together.
Within our ranks are an Executive Director, a Caregiver Training Consultant, a Community Liaison, a Program and Financial Administrator, and Foster Family Advocates. This team of caring professionals operates as a network of support for foster families. The SFFA Board of Directors has seven elected positions from all areas of the province.
What you'll do
- The Domestic Support Worker is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe home environment. Key tasks include sweeping, mopping, sanitizing surfaces, and managing laundry.
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