home-care worker

INGA KULCHY IMAS; Cookstown; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Cookstown is seeking a compassionate individual to provide personal care and companionship in a rural setting. The role includes administering medications, assisting with daily activities, and meal preparation. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and some experience in personal care. This position offers a steady 35 hours of work per week with optional live-in accommodation available.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in personal care.
• Flexibility and reliability in work habits.
• Ability to provide companionship and assistance.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist in regular exercise and provide companionship.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Experience with personal care

Companionship provision

Light housekeeping

Medication administration

Meal preparation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Qualifications

• 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