home support worker

Krinio and Elias Stavropoulos; Ajax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal care service provider in Ajax, Ontario is seeking dedicated individuals to assist elderly clients with personal care and daily activities. The role involves administering medications, helping with hygiene, and preparing meals. A secondary school graduation certificate and some experience in personal care are required. Join a caring team and make a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience or equivalent experience.
• Criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Patience

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Education & Experience

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
1 to less than 7 months of experience or equivalent experience.

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.

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
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Target Audience

• Elderly
• Persons with a disability

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

Weight Handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Other Details

Work Term : Permanent
Work Language : English
Hours : 40 hours per week