home support worker

Anna Strahl; Mount Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a caregiver to provide essential household support and companionship. The role involves laundering clothing, light housekeeping, and assisting newcomers and refugees with settlement needs. Candidates should possess a First Aid Certificate and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate required.
• Experience of 7 months to less than 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Cook.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Job description

• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Tasks

• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations