home support worker

Livewell Pathway Healthcare Services; Pickering; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Pickering, Ontario is seeking dedicated individuals for personal care roles to assist clients with daily activities. Responsibilities include administering bedside care, assisting with hygiene, and providing companionship. Ideal candidates should be dependable, organized, and capable of handling physical tasks to support clients effectively.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with elderly or disabled clients.
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to care.
• Strong interpersonal skills for companionship.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Personal care

Companionship

Light housekeeping

Cooking

Physical assistance

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home

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
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Adults
• Elderly
• Females
• Males
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Organized
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits