home support worker

Gloria Altmann; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal care provider in Markham seeks dedicated staff to administer bedside and personal care to elderly clients. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and companionship. Candidates must hold CPR and First Aid certificates, and experience with persons with Alzheimer's is preferred. This full-time, permanent role offers an hourly wage of $21.00 with varied shifts. Those living in Canada or holding a valid work permit are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with persons with Alzheimer's disease.
• Experience with elderly clients.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, like walking.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Launder clothing and household linens.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Companionship

Housekeeping

Meal preparation

Client focus

Education

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Job details

• Location: Markham, ON L6E 1B4
• Salary: $21.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Day, Evening shift
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source: Job Bank #3480887

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Experience with persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Experience with elderly clients

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding tasks
• Weight requirement: 61–80 kg (133–176 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organised
• Reliability

Who can apply for this job?

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit