The Golden Circle has a Brokered Worker program through the Outreach Department which involves housekeeping, maintenance and yard care services to support and encourage clients regarding aging in place.

Our Outreach Coordinators receive requests from clients who may no longer be able to perform tasks around their home. An assessment is conducted along with a home visit and then the Outreach Team assigns the tasks to a screened service provider – which we are currently recruiting for.

Brokered Workers are needed for Red Deer and surrounding communities; some of the services provided are*:
• Light housekeeping
• Lawn and garden work
• Minor handyman repairs
• Snow shovelling
• Painting
• One time cleaning

*Brokered Workers are not able to perform any personal care or provide any medical assistance to clients.

Reimbursement is $20.00/hr with a two (2) hour minimum charge for housekeeping, with a one hour minimum for snow shoveling and clients pay the Brokered Worker directly!

We are recruiting for all positions but as we head into the winter season we are looking to recruit more Brokered Workers for snow shovelling especially in Red Deer and surrounding communities.

Are you interested in becoming a Brokered Worker through the Golden Circle? Connect with us for an Application Package. You will need to include a copy of your resume and three (3) references.

Phone: 403-343-6074
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.goldencircle.ca/
Social Media @GoldenCircleRD

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