home-care worker

Private Household; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate individual to provide personal care and companionship to clients in their homes. This role involves assisting with daily activities such as bathing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of reliability and flexibility, ensuring clients receive the highest level of care. With optional live-in accommodation available, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. Join a supportive environment where your skills and dedication can shine.

Benefits

Optional live-in accommodation

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and assistance to clients.
• Ability to administer medications and assist with daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients in their homes.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals while ensuring cleanliness.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Cooking

Light Housekeeping

Companionship

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• 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
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Adults
• Elderly
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers