home support worker

GERARDO; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiver service provider in Peel Region, Mississauga, is seeking a dedicated individual to provide personal care, assist with daily activities, and ensure clients' comfort. Candidates should have CPR and First Aid certifications and be prepared for a physically demanding role. This is a permanent position requiring 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience in personal care.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certificates required.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Provide companionship and prepare nutritious meals.

Skills

Client focus

Punctuality

Flexibility

Dependability

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Work in employer's / client'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
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week