Position Overview

 

Wellura Residential Cleaners & Homemakers help seniors and adults with special needs maintain safe, comfortable, and dignified living environments in their own homes. You'll provide more than just cleaning—you'll create spaces that support independence and well-being, while building trusted relationships with clients and their families.

 

This role is typically structured as an independent contractor relationship, though direct employment may be available for exceptional and suitably experienced candidates.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Home Environment Management:

• Perform thorough housekeeping including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing

• Clean kitchens and bathrooms to high standards

• Manage laundry including bed linens (washing, drying, folding, organizing)

• Change bed linens and maintain bedroom cleanliness

• Organize closets, cupboards, and living spaces

• Take out garbage and recycling

• Water plants and provide light garden maintenance (i.e. decorative planters)

• Perform seasonal tasks (e.g. deep cleaning projects)

• Identify and report maintenance issues or safety hazards

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Meal Preparation & Kitchen Support:

• Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary preferences and restrictions

• Plan simple weekly menus in consultation with clients/families

• Stock and organize pantry, refrigerator, and kitchen supplies

• Clean kitchen thoroughly after meal preparation

• Package bulk meals and label meals/leftovers appropriately

 

Client Support:

• Provide light assistance with daily living activities as needed

• Offer friendly, respectful companionship during homemaker visits while balancing primary tasks

• Monitor home environment for safety concerns

• Report any changes in client wellbeing or home conditions to Care Coordinator

• Respect client preferences, routines, and privacy

 

Communication & Coordination:

• Document each visit via the Notes tool in our system (tasks completed, observations, any concerns)

• Communicate proactively with your Care Coordinator about scheduling, supplies needed, or issues

• Follow established care plans and household protocols

• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

• Participate in periodic check-ins and training as needed

 

Professional Conduct:

• Arrive on time and ready to work, every time

• Bring your own professional-grade cleaning supplies and equipment (or use client-provided supplies as directed)

• Respect client property, privacy, and dignity

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries

• Represent Wellura's values of quality, reliability, and excellence

 

Qualifications & Requirements

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Required:

• Minimum 2 years of professional cleaning or housekeeping experience (residential, hospitality, or healthcare settings)

• Valid Ontario driver's license (G2 minimum, G preferred) and reliable vehicle with insurance

• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check (we will cover the cost)

• Comfortable using smartphone apps for scheduling and communication

• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)

• Physical ability to perform cleaning and homemaking tasks including lifting (up to 30 lbs), bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods

• Own or willing to acquire basic professional cleaning supplies and home cleaning equipment

 

Preferred:

• Experience working in seniors' homes or healthcare environments

• Food Handler Certificate or Safe Food Handling training

• Knowledge of specialized cleaning techniques (e.g., for mobility equipment, sensitive surfaces)

• Experience with dietary restrictions and meal planning for seniors

• Additional language skills (especially German, Portuguese, or Mandarin)

• References from previous residential or commercial cleaning clients

 

Essential Qualities:

• Meticulous attention to detail and pride in your work

• Genuine respect for seniors and their living spaces

• Reliability and strong work ethic

• Flexibility and problem-solving mindset

• Ability to work independently while staying connected to the team

• Trustworthiness and integrity

• Understanding that you're helping maintain someone's home, not just cleaning a space

 

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Clients and families comment on how fresh, clean, and welcoming the home feels

• You proactively identify and address cleanliness or safety issues

• You communicate clearly about supplies, scheduling, and any concerns

• Families trust you completely with their loved one's home

• You consistently deliver high-quality work that exceeds expectations

• You are a reliable team player focused on client satisfaction and Wellura's reputation

 

Schedule & Compensation

Work Arrangement: Independent contractor preferred; direct employment considered

 

Hours:

• Part-time, typically 15-25 hours per week

• Flexible scheduling with clients primarily during weekdays

• Some evening or weekend availability may be requested

• Potential to grow hours based on performance and client demand

Compensation: $25-30/hour depending on experience and work experience

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Contractor vs. Employee Considerations

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As an independent contractor, you would: 

• Set your own general availability (within client needs) 

• Use your own cleaning supplies (as directed by Wellura) and equipment

• Invoice Wellura for services rendered 

• Be responsible for your own taxes and insurance (minimum $2M Liability coverage)

• Have flexibility to work with other clients (non-competing only)

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As a direct employee, you would:

• Receive consistent scheduling through Wellura

• Have cleaning supplies provided

• Receive regular paychecks with deductions handled

• Be eligible for additional hours and advancement opportunities

• Focus exclusively on Wellura clients