home support worker

Savio Alexander; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in caregiver services is seeking dedicated individuals for personal care roles in Richmond Hill. You will be responsible for assisting clients with their daily needs, including personal hygiene, medication administration, and meal preparation. Ideal candidates possess a secondary school diploma and relevant certifications, with a focus on reliability and interpersonal skills. Accommodation options may be available for successful applicants.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• CPR Certificate required.
• First Aid Certificate preferred.
• Experience in personal care is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care, including medications.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene and regular exercise.
• Prepare nutritious meals and perform light housekeeping.

Skills

Client focus

Punctuality

Reliability

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note : This is NOT a condition of employment
• Room and board provided
• Rural area
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Employer's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• 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
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Adults
• Females

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?