Home Support Worker

Bayshore HealthCare Ltd.; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare is seeking a dedicated Home Support Worker to assist clients at home with daily living activities, housekeeping, meal prep and safe, compassionate care. The role emphasizes observation, infection prevention and clear communication with clients and family members.

We offer opportunities for professional growth, flexible scheduling, and a supportive environment. A valid background check and reliable transportation are required to serve clients in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role is highly desirable.
• Understanding of infection prevention practices.
• Exceptional communication and observational skills.
• Proficiency in performing light housekeeping tasks.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Providing essential homemaking support according to the established care plan.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment with light housekeeping duties.
• Meal preparation and shopping for groceries and personal items.
• Monitoring client conditions and reporting any changes promptly.
• Infection prevention practices to ensure a safe environment.
• Record keeping and maintaining accurate client records.
• Continuing education and staying updated with best practices in home support.

Skills

Infection prevention

Communication

Observation

Light housekeeping

Compassionate demeanor

Independent and team work

Reliable transportation

Education

Secondary School Graduate or equivalent

Home Support Program/courses

Job description

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

About Us: At Bayshore, we are committed to delivering unparalleled home support services that enhance the quality of life for our clients. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Home Support Workers to join our amazing team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional care. As a Home Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing Essential Homemaking Support: Execute homemaking tasks according to the established care plan, ensuring the highest standards of comfort and safety for our clients.
• Maintaining a Clean and Safe Environment: Perform light housekeeping duties, including washing dishes, doing laundry, making beds, sweeping and mopping floors, dusting, vacuuming, and removing garbage.
• Meal Preparation and Shopping: Prepare nutritious meals as outlined in the care plan and shop for groceries and personal items.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Observe client conditions meticulously and report any unusual events or changes in condition promptly.
• Infection Prevention: Adhere to infection prevention practices to ensure a safe environment.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed client records and documentation as required.
• Continuous Learning: Engage in ongoing internal and external continuing education activities to stay updated with best practices in home support.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package for you and your family
• Flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and inclusive work environment with easy access to managers

Education:

• Secondary School Graduate or equivalent
• Completion of Home Support Program/courses preferred

Other Requirements:

• Reliable transportation
• Clear criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening

Experience and skills:

• Proven experience, of at least one year, in a similar role is highly desirable.
• Understanding of infection prevention practices.
• Exceptional communication and observational skills.
• Proficiency in performing light housekeeping tasks.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.