home health care worker

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Toronto is seeking a dedicated caregiver to assist with personal care for elderly and disabled clients. Responsibilities include hygiene assistance, companionship, and meal preparation. A high school diploma is required, and prior experience is an asset. The role is on-site with no remote options available, providing a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is an asset.
• Ability to assist with daily living tasks.
• Must provide companionship and help with hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Punctuality

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

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
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Elderly
• Females
• Males
• Persons with a disability

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty