home-care worker

INGA KULCHY IMAS; Cookstown; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal care service provider in Cookstown, Ontario, seeks an experienced Personal Care Assistant. Responsibilities include administering personal care, assisting with exercise, cooking, and providing companionship. The position requires a high school diploma, criminal record check, and a commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities. Flexible working hours of 35 hours per week are available in a rural setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in personal care or related field.
• Must pass a criminal record check.
• Ability to handle weights between 45 and 60 kg.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist in regular exercise and provide companionship.
• Perform light housekeeping and cooking duties.

Skills

Administer medications

Provide personal care

Cook

Provide companionship

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

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

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Target audience

• Females
• Over 12 years
• Persons with an intellectual disability

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 hours per week