Companion

Spectrum Health Care Inc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Companion, where your compassion and dedication will make a real difference in the lives of others. This role involves providing essential companionship and support to medically stable patients, assisting with daily tasks, and ensuring their comfort and well-being. You will be part of a highly skilled team recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, committed to delivering quality home care. If you are passionate about helping others and want to contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual passionate about helping others.
• Ability to interact in a caring and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and basic household tasks for patients.
• Perform meal preparation and light housekeeping duties.
• Maintain awareness of patient’s abilities and needs.

Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal Skills

Multilingualism

Education

Valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check

TB Test (within 6 months)

Updated Immunization Record

Job description

We are currently hiring casual Companions at $17/hour in Hamilton and Burlington.

At Spectrum Health Care our mission is re-imagining home care for clients and families to provide products and services they need, whenever care is required, delivered by the most qualified and compassionate staff.

Our people are the cornerstone of our business. By joining Spectrum Health Care you will be part of one of Canada’s Best Managed companies and a committed member of a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals.

Job Description

• Provide companionship and basic household tasks for medically stable patients under the direction of a Home Support Supervisor.
• Perform basic meal preparation and light housekeeping duties such as washing dishes, taking out the garbage, and doing client’s laundry. Sweeping and vacuuming within the client’s immediate living area may be required.
• Provide respite for medically stable patients while the primary caregiver is out of the home.
• Maintain awareness of patient’s abilities, current diagnosis made by medical professionals, diet, personal interests, and special needs.
• Requires travel within assigned region between patients’ residences or facilities.

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual with a passion for helping others.
• Ability to interact with others in a caring, courteous, and tactful manner.
• Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset.
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check and TB Test (within 6 months) as a condition of employment.
• TB Test (within 1 year) and updated immunization record.

Additional Information

Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership.

We thank all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodation because of a disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] for assistance.

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating, and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.