home-care worker

Government of Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in York Region, Vaughan seeks a caregiver for personal care duties, assisting adults, including those with disabilities. Candidates must have at least a high school diploma and experience in providing personal care and companionship. Work is on site only, with responsibilities including administering medications, assisting with hygiene, and preparing meals.

Benefits

Accommodation available at no charge (live-in)

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Ability to handle weights up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Provide companionship.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities 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
• Change non-sterile dressings
• 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

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Adults
• Males
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty