Terms of Employment: 1 year

Position Location: Old Ottawa East

Job Requirements

A private household is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and detail-oriented Senior Housekeeper to maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment. The ideal candidate is trustworthy, professional, and capable of working independently with care and discretion. Important Note:

One member of the household is living with dementia. The successful candidate must be patient, understanding, and respectful, with the ability to interact kindly and calmly in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine and deep cleaning of all household areas, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and living spaces

Laundry duties: wash, dry, iron, fold, and organize clothing and linens

Make beds and change linens regularly

Maintain kitchen and bathroom cleanliness and hygiene

Organize closets, drawers, and storage spaces

Monitor and restock household supplies

Assist with meal preparation

Run errands such as grocery shopping and picking up dry cleaning

Follow proper health, safety, and sanitation procedures

Qualifications

Languages: English

Education

High school diploma

Experience

Minimum of 1 year

Additional Skills

· Communication skills, combining self-assurance with respect

· High standards of cleanliness and hygiene

· Trustworthiness, reliability, and discretion

· Compassion and patience, especially when interacting with individuals with health conditions