home support worker

Gloria Altmann; Markham; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal care service provider in York Region, Markham is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with personal care tasks for clients, including those with Alzheimer’s disease. The role requires 2-3 years of experience in a similar position and certifications in CPR and First Aid. Responsibilities include providing companionship, assisting with personal hygiene, and preparing meals. This is a permanent position with flexible hours.

Benefits

Optional live-in accommodation available

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Personal care assistance

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Flexibility

Dependability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 40 hours per week

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 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
• Room and board provided
• Work in employer\'s / client\'s home
• Employer\'s home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• 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
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with Alzheimer\'s disease
• Elderly

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?