home support worker

Olivia Assim; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to provide personal care and companionship to clients in their homes. This role involves assisting with daily activities, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, and promoting physical well-being through exercise. Ideal candidates will possess a secondary school diploma and certifications in CPR and First Aid. The position offers a supportive environment, with optional accommodation available, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Optional live-in accommodation

Support for newcomers and refugees

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and companionship is an asset.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with regular exercise and meals.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Skills

Personal Care

Companionship

Housekeeping

Client Focus

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note : This is NOT a condition of employment
• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers