PORTICO INC.

JOB PAUSED

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Seeking a weekend (Saturdays and Sundays) Housekeeper for general housekeeping, laundry, and ironing and to assist with childcare for a family in the Port Credit neighbourhood of Mississauga. The family consists of mom, dad, and two young children (a newborn and a toddler). There is a gentle golden retriever too. Having a G-level license and a car is a bonus but not deal breaker. 

 

The objective of the position is for the housekeeper to focus on housekeeping, laundry, ironing, and childcare as needed.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

General Housekeeping:

• Maintain cleanliness and order throughout the home.

• Follow hygiene best practices, including a least-to-most contaminated cleaning methodology.

 

Laundry:

• Wash, fold, and organize clothing and linens. Some items will be sent out for dry cleaning.

 

Pet Care:

• Let the dog outside into the backyard as needed and occasionally take the dog for a walk around the neighborhood (shared responsibility with the family).

 

Childcare Assistance:

• Engage the toddler with age-appropriate activities such as reading, toys, and stroller walks.

• Prepare simple snacks and handle bottle feeding on occasion.

• Assist with diaper changes and toilet training as needed.

• Restocking diaper changing essentials (e.g., diapers and wipes) at diaper change

• stations in the home.

• Help tidy toys and encourage the toddler to assist in tidying.

• Helping with packing and unpacking of diaper bags or day trip essentials.

 

Household Maintenance:

• Take out garbage and recycling (Monday is collection day).

• Manage deliveries and packages, ensuring secure handling.

• Notify the family of household issues (e.g., leaky faucets, running toilets) and

• escort vendors to the problem areas when necessary.

• Answer the door in a secure manner.

• Organization of cupboards and pantry items.

• Maintain a tidy fridge, freezer.

• Help with putting away groceries.

 

SKILLS & APTITUDES

 

• A minimum of 5 years’ professional housekeeping experience in a private home.

• Prior experience as a nanny to young children.

• Strong housekeeping, laundry, and ironing skills.

• Ability to work Saturdays and Sundays.

• Child-friendly and comfortable engaging in activities with young children.

• Dog-friendly and comfortable handling small pet care tasks.

• Excellent knowledge of caring for fine surfaces with a “do no harm” cleaning philosophy.

• Understanding of cross-contamination prevention in cleaning and food handling.

• Understanding how to avoid cross contamination with housekeeping. As there is a young

• one in the home, work hygiene and frequent handwashing are important.

• Ability to work effectively with or without direct supervision.● Good communication skills (verbal and written).

• Courteous, respectful, and discreet, with a professional demeanor.

• Trustworthy, punctual, and organized.

• Maintain confidentiality and security of all household information.

• Willing to agree to a background check and sign a confidentiality agreement.

• Legal status to work in Canada.

 

Preferred but Not Required

 

• A G-level driver’s license.

• CPR or basic first aid certification.

 

PLEASE NOTE: The family consists of mom, dad, a toddler, a newborn baby, and a golden retriever.

 

We thank everyone for their application. Unfortunately, only those who qualify for the position may be contacted.