Companion

Spectrum Health Care Inc; Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Georgina; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to re-imagining home care by providing essential support to seniors in their homes. As a Companion, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for clients by assisting with household tasks and offering companionship. This position allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while working within a supportive team of healthcare professionals. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values compassionate individuals who are passionate about helping others. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to your community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual with a passion for helping others.
• Ability to interact in a caring, courteous, and tactful manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and basic household tasks for medically stable patients.
• Perform meal preparation and light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal communication

Cantonese language

Tamil language

Job description

We are currently hiring casual Companions at $17.20/hour to support our York service region including Markham, Woodbridge, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Keswick, Georgina, East Gwillimbury, Mount Albert, Bradford, Concord, King City, Kleinburg, Maple, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa. In this role, you will help clients with basic household tasks such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, and respite so that the senior can continue living at home.

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 (Cantonese and Tamil).
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check and TB Test (within 6 months) as a condition of employment.

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.