home support worker

Howard Moscoe and Gloria Moscoe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving service provider in Toronto is looking for dedicated personal support workers. Responsibilities include administering personal care, assisting with hygiene, and preparing meals. Candidates should possess a college certificate and relevant caregiving experience. Required certifications include CPR and First Aid. We seek reliable, client-focused individuals who can efficiently manage tasks in a fast-paced environment. Living arrangements may be available, enhancing the support experienced in this fulfilling role.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience in personal care.
• 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.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Job description

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

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
• Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Launder clothing and household 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
• Elderly
• Females
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

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
• Work under pressure
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?